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St. John's University-New York SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1150-1340. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 24-29. St. John's University-New York admitted 83% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1150-1340
ACT middle 50%
24-29
Acceptance rate
83%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
9,477

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for St. John's University-New York?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1340 or higher to sit in the top quarter of St. John's University-New York's SAT submitters; 1150 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 66% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at St. John's University-New York?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

St. John's University-New York SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580620670
SAT Math570620670
SAT total (estimated)115012401340
ACT composite242729

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 670 in Reading and Writing and 670 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 100 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1244.

Testing policy

Does St. John's University-New York require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

St. John's University-New York told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on St. John's University-New York's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at St. John's University-New York

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$53,020
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$29,999
First-year retention rate
79%
Graduation rate within 6 years
66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,571

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FAQ

St. John's University-New York admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into St. John's University-New York?

St. John's University-New York does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1150 and 1340 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1340 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1150 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for St. John's University-New York?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 24 to 29, with a median of 27. Scoring 29 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does St. John's University-New York require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, St. John's University-New York reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on St. John's University-New York's admissions website before you apply.

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

St. John's University-New York admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].