St. John's University

If you are applying to St John's, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

St John's Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

St John's 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Mean SAT Score	1205
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
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 15	January 1

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Want to Apply Early to St John's?

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St John's offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning 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 15. St John's will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at St John's is 100%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 85%.

St John's accepts about 93% of early action applicants and 85% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, St John's admitted 43 of the 43 students who applied early decision. In 2021, St John's admitted 8,458 of the 9,93 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit 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

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to St John's

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

What Does St John's Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding 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're strong.

Admissions Factors at St John's

Wondering what factors are considered by St John's 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	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

St John's 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St John's, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with St John's'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?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 33% submitted a class rank. At St John's 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 73% 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	17%
3.50 and 3.74	14%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
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 directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

St John's is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of St John's's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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

To be competitive with other St John's applicants, you should strive to score between 1100 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St John's 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St John's student is 1205.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St John's students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St John's students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for St John's?

To be most competitive at St John's, 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 John's'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 John's students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to St. John's University

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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St John's Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St John's?

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

Does St John's accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests

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

✅ St John's accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

✅ St John's is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is St John's's acceptance rate?

✅ St John's's acceptance rate is 85%.

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

✅ St John's's early decision acceptance rate was 100% in 2021.

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

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

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