St. Joseph's University, New York - Long Island

St. Joseph's University - Long Island is moderately difficult to get into. Around 80% of applicants get into St. Joseph's University - Long Island each year. Out of 1,753 applications received in 2023, 1,410 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to St. Joseph's University - Long Island, the fee for the application costs $25.

St. Joseph's University - Long Island Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of St. Joseph's University - Long Island's admissions stats.

St. Joseph's University - Long Island 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Mean SAT Score	1191
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

St. Joseph's University - Long Island Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Joseph's University - Long Island.

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

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Considering Applying Early to St. Joseph's University - Long Island?

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St. Joseph's University - Long Island does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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Transferring to St. Joseph's University - Long Island

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

For Students Waitlisted to St. Joseph's University - Long Island

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into St. Joseph's University - Long Island?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider 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. Joseph's University - Long Island

Wondering what factors are considered by St. Joseph's University - Long Island 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 - Long Island for more information on admission factors.

St. Joseph's University - Long Island 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St. Joseph's University - Long Island, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with St. Joseph's University - Long Island'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	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Completed application
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 - Long Island?

Students admitted to St. Joseph's University - Long Island have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

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. Joseph's University - Long Island has 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 2022, 13% of St. Joseph's University - Long Island's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. Joseph's University - Long Island?

To be competitive with other St. Joseph's University - Long Island applicants, you should aim to score between 1105 and 1295 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Joseph's University - Long Island 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1295 and 25% of scored lower than 1105, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Joseph's University - Long Island student is 1191.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Joseph's University - Long Island students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 545 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Joseph's University - Long Island students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 545 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Joseph's University - Long Island, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Joseph's University - Long Island's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Joseph's University - Long Island students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to St. Joseph's University - Long Island

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

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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St. Joseph's University - Long Island Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Joseph's University - Long Island?

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

Does St. Joseph's University - Long Island accept transfer credits?

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

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

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

✅ St. Joseph's University - Long Island accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Joseph's University - Long Island?

❌ No, St. Joseph's University - Long Island is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is St. Joseph's University - Long Island's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for St. Joseph's University - Long Island is 80%.

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

❌ St. Joseph's University - Long Island does not offer early decision.

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