Freshman Admission Requirements
All incoming freshmen are required to obtain their diploma from an accredited high school, equivalency diploma, or from a United States Armed Forces Institute. Freshmen applicants are considered for admission based on their:
- High school academic average
- College readiness in reading, writing and mathematics
- Academic units
- SAT/ACT scores, and/or TASC exam
Important Information on SAT and ACT
CUNY is test optional for undergraduate admission. Applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. Students are encouraged to review the SAT/ACT Test Optional Policy and FAQs for additional information.
Prospective freshmen may click here to review last year's Freshman Admission Profile to get an idea of the mean grade point average (GPA) used for John Jay College. Students from non-English speaking countries must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination.
International freshmen should refer to www.jjay.cuny.edu/apply-international-student for additional information.