

St. Joseph's University, New York is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is not a separate endorsement of every major or a guarantee that another college will accept its credits.
Accreditation matters for eligibility to participate in federal student-aid programs and can be relevant when applying for further study. Programs leading toward a regulated profession may also be subject to distinct approval, accreditation and licensing rules. Students considering nursing, teaching or another licensed field should confirm the accreditation and state-approval status of the exact program and campus, as well as the requirements in the state where they intend to practice.
First-year applicants generally need an application, a secondary-school record showing graduation or an accepted equivalent, and the academic materials required for their applicant category. Reported admissions criteria include high-school GPA, a college-preparatory record and recommendations; class rank is considered but is not required.
SAT and ACT scores are considered rather than required under the reported policy. Only a small share of enrolled first-year students submitted either test, so the median score among submitters should not be read as a minimum for admission. In the reported admissions cycle, St. Joseph's admitted about 72% of first-year applicants; admission is not open or automatic.
International applicants may need to document English-language proficiency, and some majors have additional prerequisites or selection procedures. Before applying, check the current first-year application instructions for the accepted form, recommendation rules, test policy and any program-specific deadlines; these can differ from transfer and graduate requirements.
A reported undergraduate application fee is $25. Applicants should check the charge displayed for their specific application route before submitting: a university's online application, another application platform, and graduate or specialized programs can have different fee rules.
Students who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions how to request it before paying. An application fee is distinct from any later enrollment or housing deposit and should not be counted as part of tuition.
Army ROTC is reported as available to St. Joseph's students through a cooperating host institution, rather than through a unit operated on the Brooklyn campus. Participation would therefore require attention to the host institution's course schedule, travel and enrollment procedures.
ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and application rules, and participation can carry a military service commitment. Interested students should confirm the current cross-enrollment arrangement and requirements with the Army ROTC host and St. Joseph's registrar before planning a course schedule around it.
St. Joseph's University, New York accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Transfers are reported as able to enter in the fall or spring, but admission and the application of previous coursework toward a particular major are separate decisions.
Applicants should expect to provide official transcripts from every college attended and should check whether a high-school transcript is also needed for their circumstances. The university reports accepting several alternative-credit routes, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES and credit evaluated under American Council on Education recommendations; acceptance of an examination or recommendation does not mean every credit will satisfy a major requirement.
Transfer students should request a program-specific credit evaluation that shows how prior courses meet general education, major and elective requirements. This is especially important for sequenced or professionally regulated programs, where a course's subject matter alone may not establish equivalency. Applicants should also confirm the current minimum credits that must be completed at St. Joseph's to earn its degree.
St. Joseph's students may have access to study-abroad opportunities, but the destination, length and academic fit depend on the offerings available in a given term. Short-term faculty-led travel and longer study through an approved provider can involve different costs and credit arrangements.
Before committing to a program, students should obtain approval for how overseas courses will count toward their degree and ask financial aid how their particular grant, scholarship or loan package would apply. Those in tightly sequenced majors should also check whether time abroad would change the timing of required courses or placements.
13% of admitted students enrolled (520 of 4,127)
Application fee
$25Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1156Median composite ACT score
26Percent of students submitting ACT scores
2%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
11%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
RequiredRecommendations
RequiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
NoROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.