St John’s University at New York
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$42,530
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About St John’s University at New York
St John’s University at New York is a large private university located on an urban campus in Queens, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,693, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $42,530.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1080-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards20k
Students enrolled
70%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Hispanic
16%
Asian
13%
Black
10%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $42,530 | $42,530 |
| Graduate | $29,816 | $29,816 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $670 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,970 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,213 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,142 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,213 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,819 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $63,383 | $63,383 |
| Off-campus without family | $58,555 | $58,555 |
| Off-campus with family | $49,019 | $49,019 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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