St. John's University-New York
Queens, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$29,999
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.1%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
9,477
In-state tuition
$53,020
Out-of-state tuition
$53,020
Cost of attendance
$65,527
Median earnings (10y)
$69,571
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,244
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 78.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (28%), stem (23%), social sciences (22%).
- STEM23%
- Health5%
- Business28%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services12%
- Business27.6%~2,619 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.9%~1,417 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~739 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~682 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.5%~526 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.3%~499 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~499 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Legal5.1%~484 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.7%~443 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.5%~422 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~292 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~136 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.0%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 645 | $20,948 | $25,023 |
| Law. | First professional | 485 | $71,506 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 440 | $59,617 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 374 | $35,142 | $26,719 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 347 | $105,497 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 342 | $36,398 | $26,121 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 320 | $25,085 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 260 | $49,485 | $26,000 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 217 | $26,618 | $26,030 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 184 | $32,012 | $26,350 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 177 | $42,181 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 176 | $27,115 | $25,748 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 173 | $42,465 | $26,495 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 166 | $68,426 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 159 | $15,807 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 155 | $62,052 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 149 | $45,134 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 135 | $33,039 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 125 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 117 | $79,445 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 105 | $23,874 | $26,827 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 97 | $37,251 | $26,848 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor's | 92 | $61,996 | $24,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 89 | $47,766 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 88 | $58,529 | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 87 | $47,517 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 68 | $142,766 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | 65 | $133,286 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 63 | $49,776 | $22,372 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 61 | $49,574 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 57 | $82,399 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 57 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 57 | $69,095 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 56 | $38,141 | $27,000 |
| Taxation. | Master's | 55 | $76,747 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 54 | $68,739 | $19,500 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 53 | $24,949 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About St. John's University-New York
St. John's University-New York is a large institution located in Queens, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,477 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at St. John's University-New York — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,999 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,020 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,527 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,571 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
St. John's University-New York confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (28% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
St. John's University-New York accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,244. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Queens, New York (city), St. John's University-New York draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about St. John's University-New York
Q.How much does St. John's University-New York cost?
The average net price at St. John's University-New York is $29,999 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,527.
Q.What is the graduation rate at St. John's University-New York?
St. John's University-New York has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into St. John's University-New York?
St. John's University-New York admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do St. John's University-New York graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median St. John's University-New York graduate earns $69,571 per year.
Q.What is tuition at St. John's University-New York?
Published tuition is $53,020 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is St. John's University-New York located?
St. John's University-New York is located in Queens, New York (ZIP 11439).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St. John's University-New York at their official website.