John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into John Jay College of Criminal Justice, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

54
%
Acceptance rate
June 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, John Jay College accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 18,475 people applied and 10,246 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6386 / 10738 (59%)
Men
3828 / 7737 (49%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at John Jay College of Criminal Justice:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into John Jay College of Criminal Justice by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things John Jay College considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

John Jay College is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 30
Regular admission deadline

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