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St. John's University New York

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Queens, NY
  • 5.0 1 review
#39 Best Private Colleges in New York
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Overview

Total enrollment

19,389
St. John's University New York overview
  • Location Queens, New York
  • Website stjohns.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
St. John's University New York overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

St. John's University's main campus spans 105 acres in the residential Queens borough of New York City, approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan via public transit. Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian order, the university maintains its Catholic and metropolitan identity while serving a diverse student population. The campus features a mix of modern and Gothic-style buildings, with the distinctive St. Thomas More Church as its centerpiece. The university offers comprehensive programs through its six academic colleges, with notable strengths in business, pharmacy, and risk management, while maintaining selective admission standards. Students typically reside in one of six on-campus residence halls during their first two years, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Red Storm, primarily in the Big East Conference.

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Ratings

St John's is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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St. John's University New York admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1150/1340
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

83.4%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 11.6%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,020
Costs for St. John's University New York
Fee Cost
Tuition $53,020
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $1,610
Room and Board $20,600
Budget for Other Expenses $3,072
Total One Year Cost $79,102
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at St. John's University New York are Business, Health Professions, and Communication. 27% of students major in Business, 9% in Health Professions, and 8% in Communication.

  • Business 27%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Communication 8%
  • Education 7%
  • Biology 6%
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Last updated: August 2026