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St. John's University-New York

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,191
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Queens, New York, St. John's is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that St. John's is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

St. John's University-New York is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at St. John's is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

St. John's boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,050

Cost of attendance at St. John's University-New York in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,050

Cost of attendance at St. John's University-New York in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at St. John's University-New York received on average $32,161 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,161
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 753 36% $5,237 $3,943,088
Other Federal Grant 1,346 65% $7,989 $10,752,522
State Grant/Scholarships 765 37% $3,286 $2,513,930
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,072 100% $25,774 $53,403,317
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,073 100% $32,161 $66,669,769

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St. John's University-New York students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St. John's University-New York students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.0%.

68.2%

  • asian 73.0% 343 students
  • African American 57.9% 375 students
  • white 75.6% 826 students
  • unknown 62.8% 263 students
  • hawaiian 84.6% 11 students
  • hispanic 71.0% 186 students
  • International Students 63.0% 97 students
  • Mixed Race 60.4% 113 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big East Conference
  • Basketball Big East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St. John's University-New York provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St. John's University-New York offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)