CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,921
- Admitted
- 10,255
- Yield
- 19.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate has risen from 37.3% in 2014–15 to 57.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,884 to 17,921 (+29%) over that period.
Its 57.2% rate makes CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (61.2% for women vs 51.3% for men, a 9.9-point gap). CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 19.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,884 | 5,180 | 37.3% | 1,763 |
| 2015–16 | 13,398 | 4,897 | 36.6% | 1,489 |
| 2016–17 | 13,899 | 4,692 | 33.8% | 1,523 |
| 2017–18 | 15,287 | 5,923 | 38.7% | 1,844 |
| 2018–19 | 16,502 | 6,696 | 40.6% | 1,866 |
| 2019–20 | 20,568 | 8,336 | 40.5% | 2,056 |
| 2020–21 | 21,021 | 7,869 | 37.4% | 1,692 |
| 2021–22 | 18,765 | 8,366 | 44.6% | 1,770 |
| 2022–23 | 18,807 | 9,527 | 50.7% | 1,871 |
| 2023–24 | 17,921 | 10,255 | 57.2% | 2,033 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,400 | 6,361 | 61.2% |
| Men | 7,230 | 3,706 | 51.3% |
| Another gender | 221 | 132 | 59.7% |
| Unknown | 70 | 56 | 80% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–640 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 480–610 |
How CUNY John Jay compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate is 57.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,255 admitted of 17,921 applicants).
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice test optional?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice received 17,921 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,255.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Admitted students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice typically scored 520–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice getting harder to get into?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.3% in 2014–15 to 57.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.jjay.cuny.edu/.