School Overview
St. John’s University, New York is a private Roman Catholic university in New York City, New York. Also known as SJU, it is a coeducational four-year school with an emphasis on doctoral and research programs. The undergraduate programs at SJU focus on the Arts and Sciences, as well as professional training in a variety of fields.
St. John’s is composed of five separate undergraduate schools and six graduate schools. In 2011, U.S. World News named it a Tier One University. The school enrolls approximately 16,000 undergraduate students per year, and over 5,000 graduate students. SJU students hail from all over the U.S. and more than 115 countries around the world.
St. John’s is an academically rigorous school that attracts highly qualified faculty. As of 2010, 38% of students graduated in four years, while 59% graduated in six years. In the same survey, one-year retention was just below 80%. Out of SJU’s 1,400 part-time and full-time faculty, 60% have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, while over 30% have Master’s degrees. There are 17 students for every instructor.
St. John’s University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Online Degrees and Courses
St. John’s University now offers various online degree and distance learning course options for students that have been accepted to the university’s main program. Most of the university’s online degrees andd courses are “hybrid” programs with have both online and on-site requirements.
The university’s current online degree programs are offered at the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels. Programs include master’s degrees in social justice, library science, criminal justice, business, accounting, teaching, and education. Many online advanced certificate programs in education are also available.
Individual courses are also offered online for students pursuing campus-based undergraduate and graduate degrees at St. John’s University.
General Information
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Admission Office 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 (718) 990-2000 (888) 978-5646 Fax: (718) 990-2096 [email protected] Contact: Karen Vahey Director of Admission |
Main Address 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 (718) 990-6161 www.stjohns.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 14,816 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,268 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,326 Graduate enrollment: 3,885 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Free |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Asian Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Photographic/Film Technology A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General A,B,C Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Technologies Telecommunications A,B,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B,C Personal & Culinary Services Funeral Services/Mortuary Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A,B,C Social Sciences Anthropology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
St John's University-New York Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (718) 990-6161 |
| Website: | www.stjohns.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.stjohns.edu/admission-aid/apply-st-johns-university |
| Address: | 8000 Utopia Pky, Queens, NY 11439 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 21,718 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 58% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 16,895 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $43,000 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $43,000 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $27,312 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
St John's University-New York Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at St John's University-New York.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 2 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Education | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 22 | 8 | 68 | 69 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at St John's University-New York and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $43,000 |
| Out-of-state | $43,000 |
| Books and supplies | $656 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $28,909 |
| Out-of-state | $28,909 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,100 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,100 | 100% | $27,312 |
| Student loan aid | 1,578 | 51% | $7,594 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,702 | 69% | $25,758 |
| Federal student loans | 6,217 | 37% | $6,577 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for St John's University-New York. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled St John's University-New York students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 29,059 | 11,589 | 17,470 | Percent admitted | 100% | 70% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 12% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
St John's University-New York Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 21,718 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,086 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,632 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
St John's University-New York Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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