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St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · City · 9,477 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$29,999
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$69,571
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

St. John’s University is a private, Catholic institution in Queens, New York, best known for strong professional programs in pharmacy, health sciences, sports management, and business—particularly risk management and actuarial science at the Tobin College of Business. Rooted in a Vincentian tradition emphasizing social justice and community service, campus life combines an exceptionally diverse student community with enthusiastic school spirit centered around Big East NCAA Division I athletics. Setting it apart from many urban peers, St. John’s offers a traditional, 100-acre gated campus within New York City limits, granting seamless access to Manhattan career opportunities alongside an expansive global footprint that includes dedicated academic centers in Rome and Paris.

Location
Queens, NY, 11439 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
6 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,020
Housing & food (on campus)$20,600
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$83,790
Average net price$29,999
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,020
Housing & food (on campus)$20,600
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$83,790
Average net price$29,999
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.stjohns.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$56,140
Fees$1,660
Housing$13,728
Food$8,230
Books & supplies$844
Personal expenses$2,110
Transportation$1,020
Total published by the school$83,790
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$27,787
$30–48k
$27,654
$48–75k
$29,280
$75–110k
$32,208
$110k+
$33,661
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $31,560
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 60.4% · others: 69.2% 
8 yrs after starting
70% graduated · 23% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$54,189
10 yrs after entry$69,571
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$27k
90th percentile$32,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1244
R 580–670 · M 570–670
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 24–29 · E 24–32 · M 21–26
SAT middle 50%: 1150–1340
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 80.5% · women 85.3% 
Yield: 11.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$50,604
Independent
5%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (NY)
82.9%
Out of state
12.9%
International
2.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 69 · CT 32 · MD 28 · PA 25 · MA 22

Race & ethnicity
White
34%
Hispanic
25%
Black
16%
Asian
16%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Fencing
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$54,189
After 10 yrs
$69,571
Biology, General343
Criminal Justice and Corrections196
Business Administration, Management and Operations182
Psychology, General168
Finance and Financial Management Services129
Non-Professional Legal Studies105
Communication and Media Studies91
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness90
Marketing86
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services79
Accounting and Related Services77
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods75
Computer and Information Sciences, General74
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas48
Political Science and Government48
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication42
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$819M
Full-time faculty
46%
Faculty salary
$13,500/mo
Teaching spend
$13,576
per student
Federal loans
28%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$5M research spending · 155 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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