New York, NY
Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 57% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,568 | 8,336 | 2,056 | 41% |
| 2020 | 21,021 | 7,869 | 1,692 | 37% |
| 2021 | 18,765 | 8,366 | 1,770 | 45% |
| 2022 | 18,807 | 9,527 | 1,871 | 51% |
| 2023 | 17,921 | 10,255 | 2,033 | 57% |
Fall 2023 applicants
6,361 of 10,400 women and 3,706 of 7,230 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has an acceptance rate of 57% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 10,255 of 17,921 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
17,921 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,033 enrolled.
No. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 57% — it has become less selective.