St John’s University at New York
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About St John’s University at New York
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
St John’s University at New York is a large private university located on an urban campus in Queens, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,452, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 72 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $43,962.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
85% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1100-1310
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
20k
Students enrolled
42%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
47%
Unknown
3%
Black
11%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
14%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
36
Total Online Enrollment
8278
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.42% online, 58% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
81% On-campus
19% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's1% online
Graduate Certificate45% online
Master's32% online
Doctorate13% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1200 |
On-campus room and board | $17758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
65%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- All Track Combined
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES. | |||
2 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
3 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
4 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
5 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
6 | COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
7 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
8 | EDUCATION. | |||
9 | ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. | |||
10 | ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. | |||
11 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
12 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
13 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
14 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
15 | HISTORY | |||
16 | HISTORY. | |||
17 | HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
18 | LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES. | |||
19 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
20 | LIBRARY SCIENCE. | |||
21 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
22 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
23 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
24 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
25 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY. | |||
26 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
27 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
28 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
29 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
30 | SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
31 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
32 | THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. | |||
33 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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