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St. John's University–New York: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of St. John's University–New York
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St. John's University–New York is a private university in Queens, New York, with about 9,500 undergraduates. It admitted 83.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $53,020 a year before aid.

What St. John's University–New York costs

St. John's University–New York charges $53,020 a year in published tuition and fees, about $26,510 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $65,527 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $26,276 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into St. John's University–New York

For fall 2024, St. John's University–New York received 24,208 applications and admitted 20,196 students, and 2,350 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1150 and 1340.

What St. John's University–New York students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at St. John's University–New York (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Biology / Biological Sciences213
Business Administration and Management152
Psychology131
Finance104
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration101
Legal Studies89
Marketing / Marketing Management75
Accounting72

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is St. John's University–New York's acceptance rate? 83.4% for fall 2024: 20,196 of 24,208 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at St. John's University–New York? $53,020 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to St. John's University–New York? About 9,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do St. John's University–New York students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1150–1340.

What is the campus setting at St. John's University–New York? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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