CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Public university · New York, NY · 11,590 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1220
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$1,110
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$12,497
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1220 on the SAT. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 930, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $12,497 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $1,110 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,470 for NY residents and $15,420 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,470
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,420
- Total cost of attendance$12,497
- Average net price after grants$1,110
Popular majors
Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Public Administration & Social Work.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice FAQ
- What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 930–1220. Aim for 1220 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice test-optional?
- The latest federal data says CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost?
- About $12,497 a year before aid; $1,110 on average after grants.
- What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's FAFSA school code?
- 002693. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice receives your information.
- What is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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