St. Joseph's University, New York

It is moderately difficult to get into St. Joseph's University - New York. Around 74% of applicants get into St. Joseph's University - New York each year. Last year, 2,553 students applied to St. Joseph's University - New York and 1,893 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to St. Joseph's University - New York, the fee for the application costs $25.

St. Joseph's University - New York Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of St. Joseph's University - New York's admissions stats.

St. Joseph's University - New York 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Mean SAT Score	1213
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	17%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

St. Joseph's University - New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Joseph's University - New York.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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St. Joseph's University - New York does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is St. Joseph's University - New York Challenging To Get Into?

St. Joseph’s University - New York is a moderately difficult school to get into. St. Joseph’s University - New York evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, St. Joseph’s University - New York accepted 74% of all applicants, about 1,893 from 2,553 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St. Joseph’s University - New York, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Honors program, Nursing, Biology is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to St. Joseph's University - New York

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

For Students Waitlisted to St. Joseph's University - New York

St. Joseph's University - New York has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into St. Joseph's University - New York?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at St. Joseph's University - New York

What does St. Joseph's University - New York 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
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with St. Joseph's University - New York for more information on admission factors.

St. Joseph's University - New York Application Requirements

To apply to St. Joseph's University - New York, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with St. Joseph's University - New York's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
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. Joseph's University - New York?

Students admitted to St. Joseph's University - New York have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

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. Joseph's University - New York is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 17% of St. Joseph's University - New York'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. Joseph's University - New York?

To be competitive with other St. Joseph's University - New York applicants, you should strive to score between 1110 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Joseph's University - New York 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Joseph's University - New York student is 1213.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Joseph's University - New York students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Joseph's University - New York students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Joseph's University - New York, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Joseph's University - New York'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 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Joseph's University - New York students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to St. Joseph's University - New York

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

Transfer students can enroll in St. Joseph's University - New York during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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St. Joseph's University - New York Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Joseph's University - New York?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Joseph's University - New York.

Does St. Joseph's University - New York accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Joseph's University - New York accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. Joseph's University - New York accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does St. Joseph's University - New York accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. Joseph's University - New York accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Joseph's University - New York?

❌ No, St. Joseph's University - New York is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is St. Joseph's University - New York's acceptance rate?

✅ St. Joseph's University - New York's acceptance rate is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Joseph's University - New York?

❌ St. Joseph's University - New York does not offer early decision.

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