St. John's University

It is moderately difficult to get into St. John's University. The acceptance rate at St. John's University is 85%. Out of 24,607 applications received in 2023, 20,834 students were offered admission.

Consult with St. John's University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

St. John's University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of St. John's University's admissions stats.

St. John's University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17%
Mean SAT Score	1205
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	Yes

St. John's University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. John's University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 1

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Want to Apply Early to St. John's University?

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St. John's University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. St. John's University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at St. John's University is 63%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 85%.

St. John's University accepts around 93% of early action applicants and 85% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2021, St. John's University admitted 51 of the 81 students who applied early decision. In 2022, St. John's University admitted 8,458 of the 9,93 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. John's University Admissions

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For applicants who are non-residents, getting into St. John's University is moderately difficult.

Transferring to St. John's University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to St. John's University

St. John's University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into St. John's University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at St. John's University

What does St. John's University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with St. John's University for more information on admission factors.

St. John's University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St. John's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with St. John's University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	2	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. John's University?

Students admitted to St. John's University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31% submitted a class rank. At St. John's University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. John's University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	31%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	8%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to St. John's University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. John's University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 30% of St. John's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. John's University?

To be competitive with other St. John's University applicants, you should strive to score between 1120 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. John's University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. John's University student is 1205.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. John's University students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. John's University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. John's University, you should strive to earn between 24 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. John's University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. John's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to St. John's University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to St. John's University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in St. John's University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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St. John's University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. John's University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. John's University.

Does St. John's University accept transfer credits?

✅ St. John's University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. John's University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does St. John's University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. John's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. John's University?

✅ St. John's University is not test optional.

What is St. John's University's acceptance rate?

✅ St. John's University's acceptance rate is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. John's University?

✅ St. John's University's early decision acceptance rate was 63% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at St. John's University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at St. John's University was 93% in 2021.

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