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St. John's University

St. John's University is a large, private institution located in Queens, ny. Founded in 1870, St. John's University offers undergraduate degrees in 150 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 10,081 undergraduates
cost $47,360 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into St. John's University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.7%
SAT score average 1218
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
46 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
15
184 days away Early Decision date

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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! St. John's University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Biology, General
Law
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $2,838
Cost of attendance* $69,708
Average financial aid package $33,403
Estimated cost $36,305 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $2,838
Cost of attendance* $69,708
Average financial aid package $33,403
Estimated cost $36,305 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? St. John's University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,081, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

19,663

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
28%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At St. John's University, students love their Student Government, Incorporated. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 8000 Utopia Pky, Queens, NY 11439
phone 718-990-6161
address www.stjohns.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government, incorporated

Haraya (pan-african students coalition)

American pharmaceutical association

Muslim students

Pare- philippine- americans reaching everyone

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about St. John's University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is St. John's University?

St. John's University is located in Queens, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at St. John's University? 

The acceptance rate for St. John's University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for St. John's University?

The average high school GPA for St. John's University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at St. John's University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at St. John's University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $278,832.

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