St John’s University at New York

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About St John’s University at New York

School Type: Private

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.

Queens, NY

$43,962

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85%

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.

82%

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.

68%

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

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

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.

36%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

36

Total Online Enrollment

8,278

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold45% online

Master'sCheck Bold32% online

DoctorateCheck Bold13% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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 ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

65%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,989
State Grant Aid$3,286
Institution Grant Aid$25,774
Pell Grant Aid$5,452

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • All Track Combined
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
18Legal Professions And Studies.
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
20Library Science.
21Mathematics And Statistics.
22Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
23Natural Resources And Conservation.
24Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
26Philosophy And Religious Studies.
27Physical Sciences.
28Psychology.
29Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
30Security And Protective Services.
31Social Sciences.
32Theology And Religious Vocations.
33Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.