CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

930–1220

Median ~1080

Acceptance rate

57%

Enrollment

11,590

ACT middle 50%

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What the numbers say about John Jay

The reported middle 50% spans 290 points, from 930 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 57% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 56% completion rate and $56,195 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$7,470

Tuition (out-of-state)

$15,420

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$56,195

4-year completion rate (150% time)

56%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 930 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1080 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
930 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to John Jay's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Grand Canyon University	Phoenix, AZ	1010–1110	79%
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	940–1180	55%
Tarleton State University	Stephenville, TX	980–1160	90%
East Texas A&M University	Commerce, TX	910–1150	92%
University of Akron Main Campus	Akron, OH	900–1190	60%
Central Connecticut State University	New Britain, CT	960–1190	73%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for John Jay?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 930–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is John Jay's acceptance rate?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 57%.

How much does it cost to attend John Jay?

In-state tuition is approximately $7,470 and out-of-state is approximately $15,420. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is John Jay test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.jjay.cuny.edu

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