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St. John's University-New York

Queens, New York 11439

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

St. John's University-New York is a private institution in Queens with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1215, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,571 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,985.

Established
1870
Motto
Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio
Type
Private university
Conference
Big East Conference
Division
Division I

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80%Acceptance
1215SAT Avg
9,742Students
16:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$69,571Earnings 10yr
$26,985Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St. John's University-New York Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1215

Reading & WritingMid: 600
560660
MathMid: 605
550660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1215

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,110
Room & Board$19,926
Books & Supplies$775
Total Cost of Attendance$61,931
Average Net Price$26,985
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,468
$30–48K$24,386
$48–75K$27,197
$75–110K$30,164
$110K+$31,582

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,985

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

74

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (150)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,742
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 15%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 16%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.5%
Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,189
8 Years$61,041
10 Years$69,571

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,400
Men
$66,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#153
Forbes
#202
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#316

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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