Overview

St. John's University is a University institution located in Queens, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY  11439
United States

Contact Samantha Wright
Director Admissions
Email: admhelp@stjohns.edu
Phone: 718-990-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Comparative Group Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Toxicology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Insurance	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Retail Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Telecommunications Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Pharmacy	×
Physician Assistant	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other	×
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Securities Services Administration/management	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,658

Applied

20,143

Accepted

15,452

Enrolled

Female Admissions

14,045

Females Applied

12,227

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,613

Males Applied

7,916

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations
Recommended	Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 15th	January 1st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	598	550	650
SAT Math	607	550	660
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

46,230

Private

Fees

1,600

Full-time student fees

18,790

Room & board

11,750

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

29,999

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,971

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,861

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,380

Avg. Loan Aid

24,356

Avg. Grant Aid

8,790

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

15,452

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.4%
Black or African American	13.51%
White or Caucasian	40.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	16.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	4.49%
Other	0.98%

Gender

Male (43.26%)

Female (56.74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	21%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Winter Carnival, Red Storm Tip Off and Fall Activities Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Incorporated, Haraya (Pan-African Students Coalition), American Pharmaceutical Association, Muslim Students and Pare- Philippine- Americans Reaching Everyone

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Emergency Notification System, CNS Boards, Public Address System

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Fencing		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,397

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 604

Part-time - 793

Male - 776

Female - 621