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St. John's University

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About St. John's University

St. John’s University is a private university that was established in the year 1870. The college is listed among the top 179 of national universities in the edition of Best colleges. The university attracts international students from over 123 countries across the world. They offer education through seven campuses. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of Business, Management, Communication and Journalism, Marketing, Biological and Biomedical Science, Law Enforcement, and others.

St. John's University Campus

The institute offers a great campus and residential life. The Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program at St. John’s University has been named an IAEP Center for Internal Audit Excellence Program. Furthermore, St. John’s is one of only three schools in New York City to achieve over 90 percent overall employments and more than 80 percent FT/LT/Bar/JD employment for each of the past three years, according to the American Bar Association (ABA) Employment Summary.

St. John’s University Rankings

  • The St. John’s University is ranked 179 in National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report
  • It is ranked in 133rd position among the best colleges for veterans
  • It ranks 139 in best value schools.
  • St. John’s University is ranked 401 to 500 by the World University Rankings.
  • It is ranked 639 in Best colleges in America by Niche.

Highlights

Type of University Private University
No. of Campuses 7
Housing facilities Available
Financial aid Scholarships, loans, grants
Basic Tuition Fee for International students 28,992 USD
Total Enrollment 21,346
Payment Mode Visa/ MasterCard
Admission Seasons Rolling Admissions (Fall and Spring)
Official Website www.stjohns.edu

St. John’s University Campus

  • St. John’s University has a wide campus spread over 102 acres.
  • It has a total of 7 campuses located across different locations, namely, Queens Campus, Staten Island Campus, Manhattan Campus, Hauppauge, Rome Campus, Paris Campus, and Limerick Campus.
  • Each of the campuses is well equipped with a diverse learning experience, on-campus residence, and dining plans.
  • As a BIG EAST university with a proud athletic tradition, St. John’s has 17 NCAA Division I teams, including Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Fencing, Tennis and Golf, Men’s Lacrosse and Baseball, and Women’s Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field, and Cross Country.
  • The university campus is devoted to providing extensive campus services including event services, HVAC, daily housekeeping, maintenance, and much more.
  • Besides, there are also several student organizations catering to the different needs of the student.

St. John’s University Housing Facilities

  • St. John’s University offers on-campus residence hall facilities for all international students for incoming students. Students are offered traditional, suite-style as well as apartment-style housing.
  • Each room is facilitated with a variety of amenities including complete Wi-Fi connectivity, streaming cables, utilities, on-premise laundry facility among others.
  • The housing options differ for freshman, sophomore, Junior, and Senior as well as Law and Graduate.
  • Besides, students can choose from different meal plan options for resident students in the Montgoris Dining Hall and traditional dining hall.
  • Here is a detailed overview of all the housing halls which is listed below:
Freshman Halls
DaSilva Hall Suite-style living options in single, double, and triple variation.
Donovan Hall Traditional style living options with two bedrooms for triples or quadruples staying with shared bathroom.
Hollis Hall Suite-style living options with bedrooms for single, doubles triple or quadruple staying.
Junior and Senior Halls
Carey Hall Suite-style with bedrooms for singles and doubles. Each bedroom is attached to a living room and two bathrooms.
Founders Village Townhouses Multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, and living rooms in each apartment. Students can opt for either a double or triple staying option.
Goethals Apartment Off-campus apartments that consist of multiple bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and a living room for each apartment. Students can opt for a single or double staying option.
Henley Road Residence Off-campus apartments that consist of multiple bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and a living room for each apartment. Students are offered a double staying option.
Seton Complex Multiple bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and a living room for each apartment. Students can opt for singles, doubles, and triple staying options.
Law and Graduate Halls
Depaul Houses Apartment-style housing comprising of multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. Students can opt for either a single or double staying option. The residence hall is allocated for one graduate assistant.
Henley Road Residence Apartment-style housing comprising of multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room. Students are offered a double staying option. The residence hall is allocated one resident director and resident assistant per floor.

St. John’s University St. John’s University Programs

  • St. John's offers over 100 undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, advanced certificates, doctoral degrees, and J.D. and LL.M. programs in the elite School of Law.
  • The university courses include business, arts, science, accounting, administration, marketing, management, anthropology, biomedical sciences, business administration, computer science, data science, economics, finance, Healthcare informatics, history, hospitality management, international business among others.
  • The college has a well-trained faculty offering education to international and domestic students.
  • Additionally, the institute offers accelerated three-year bachelor’s degrees, five-year bachelors/ master’s degrees through our graduate schools, a six-year bachelor’s/J.D. through our top-tier School of Law are available, and a six-year Pharm.D. Program.

Top Programs in St. John's University

St. John’s University Application Process

Application Portal: Applicants must fill the online application through the university’s website. Or can apply offline by downloading the PDF through the official website of the college.

Application Fees: No application fee for online summations

Application Deadline: Fall Admission Deadline: May 01; Spring Admission Deadline: November 01

Admission Requirements: All international candidates must satisfy the below-mentioned details to be eligible for admission to Temple University.

  • Complete the online application form
  • Official academic transcripts or certificates/ results from the Ministry of Education or secondary school in the original language along with its English translation.
  • Official exam results if taken from examination boards
  • SAT and ACT scores
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • English Proficiency of scores of TOEFL and IELTS are required for gaining admission for courses offered by Temple University.

The below table is divided into English proficiency scores for undergraduate and graduate programs:

Test Scores
TOEFL (iBT) 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105+

Conditional Admission

Candidates who do not demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency scores will be required to take English as a Second Language (ESL) placement test. Here are a few criteria for students to qualify for the ESL test which is as follows:

  • Must meet high school/ transfer academic requirement
  • Have a TOEFL score of 60 or below/ IELTS of 5.5/ Duolingo score of 89 or below
  • Or have not taken TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo Exams

St. John’s University Cost of Attendance

The table below represents the annual estimated cost for the year. Please note that the information below is applicable for Manhattan and Queens’ campus only.

Expense Undergraduate (USD) Postgraduate (USD)
Tuition (12-18 credits) 43,160 31,320
Fees 1,600 340
Student loan fee 58 217
Books 670 670
On-campus/Off-campus rooms 10,800 15,100
Board 6,840 6,840
Personal expenses 1,165 1,165
Transportation 990 990
Total 65,283 56,641

St. John’s University Scholarship and Financial Aids

  • St. John’s University offers financial aids in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study programs.
  • St. John’s University also awards need-based grants and other merits to students in financial need. The eligibility is determined based on their FAFSA.
  • Federal grants are offered to students attending four-year universities. St. John’s University offers a part-time job for college students under the Federal Work-Study program. Students can look search for employment opportunities wherein they are paid via bi-weekly paycheck.
  • Some of the scholarships for international students in the USA are as follows:
    • St. John’s University Academic Scholarship: St. John’s University Academic Scholarship is offered to first year full-time undergraduate students who have enrolled for a bachelor’s program during the fall term. The eligibility is determined directly through the admission application without any additional requirements.
    • Fall Merit Scholarship: Fall Merit scholarships are offered by Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island campuses. This is awarded at the time of admission that is based on the student’s overall academic performance; program opted for study, and overall campus record. Students who have received an SAT score of 1450, ACT score of 33 and high school GPA above 97 will be awarded a Queens/ Manhattan scholarship amounting to 31,000 USD to full tuition fee/ Staten Island Scholarship of 19,000 USD to full tuition fees.
    • Catholic High School Scholarship: The scholarship is offered to domestic and international students who have graduated from a catholic school and directly enrolled at St. John’s University. A scholarship award amounting to 2,500 USD to 10,000 USD for a four-year undergraduate program is awarded to the incoming freshman students.

St. John’s University Alumni Network

  • St. John’s University has a wide alumni network comprising of over 190,000 students from across the globe.
  • The college provides varied benefits to alumni students ranging from alumni associations and chapters, outings, receptions, mentoring, volunteering, and connecting with other students.
  • Some of the notable alumni include:
    • Peter Abbate – He is the member of New York State Assembly
    • Rich Aurilia – Famous Major League Baseball player born in the year 1971
    • Morton Bard – Renowned psychologist and the author of The Crime Victim’s Book
    • Walter Berry – NBA Basketball player

St. John’s University Placements

  • The university through its career services offers students professional guidance through career advisors and programs with the view of enhancing their skills. Under the university career services, students, alumni offered opportunities to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Some of the services include:
    • Handshake – This St. John’s University platform works for recruiting students. Under this program students and alumni are provided full-time, part-time, temporary, and internship opportunities.
    • For Students - Career services opportune undergraduate and graduate students' assistance in choosing a major, career planning, and help in the job search.
  • Students can also opt for off-campus work and community service available at St. John’s community service departments including Speech & Hearing Center, Center for Psychological Sciences, Gear Up, CLACS, and Liberty Partnership. Besides they can also apply in one of the following off-campus programs which include:
    • America Reads/ America Serves
    • Jumpstart Programs.
  • Employers from various fields come to campus several times each year offering advice about careers in their organizations and seeking to meet qualified candidates to fill internships, part-time and full-time positions.
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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 48.1 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 51,410 /Yr
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Admission Process

Admission at St. John’s University is considered to be moderately competitive. St. John's offers accelerated and five-year bachelor's programs as well as a number of master's degree programs. Diverse courses are provided across St. John's six schools and colleges where more than 20,000 students are enrolled each year. Total enrollment constitutes international students coming from 116 different nations, making it a very diverse and popular place for international candidates to study in the United States.

The University has more than 100 programs to offer across a number of study areas. Top majors at St. John's University include Business, Health Sciences, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Professional Studies. St. John's Law school has been ranked among the top 50 'Go-to Law School' in the US, especially known for placing their graduates in the biggest law firms of the country.

As per previous year admissions, the average GPA recorded for freshmen is 3.5. Admissions through SAT scores are competitive at an average score of 1180. At 26 the average ACT scores are moderately competitive.

  • Admissions are invited on a rolling basis, however, submitting it by the deadline is recommended for international students
  • Applicants applying for undergraduate programs can apply either through the Common Application or through the university’s Online Application.
  • Graduate applicants can apply through the Online Application portal of the university.
  • 300 USD tuition deposit has to be paid in order to hold a place in the graduate programs.

Highlights

Application Portal Common Application and St. John's Application (for undergraduate programs)
Online Graduate Application (for graduate programs)
Application Fee Free (for undergraduate programs)
70 USD (for graduate programs)
Average GPA 3.5
Acceptance Rate 68%
Average SAT score 1180
Average ACT score 26
Tuition (Annual) 29,040 USD
Tuition (per credit hour) 1,215 USD
International Admissions St. John’s International Students

Covid-19 updates include:

  1. The University receives funds from the government under the CARES Act of worth USD 12.2 million out of which the University distributed USD 6.1 million of the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to the students of the University and kept the remaining USD 6.1 million for itself.
  2. The University also has other assistance options like the Basic Needs funds that were created for providing assistance other than the federal help.
  3. An additional Covid-19 Emergency grant was also introduced by the university which has distributed USD 4.7 million to date.

St. John's University Admission Deadlines

Undergraduate application deadlines

Period and Course Deadlines
Early Decision November 15
Early Action December 1
Regular Decision February 1
Bio-Optometry Regular decision December 1
Pharm. D. Regular decision February 1

Graduate application deadlines

Institution Deadline
Institute for Biotechnology Fall- May 1
Spring- November 1
St. John’s College of Arts and Sciences Fall- May 1
Spring- November 1
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Fall- March 1
Spring- November 1
The School of Education Fall- August 17
Spring- January 5
Summer- May 15

St. John's University International Admissions

The St. John’s University accepts International Students as well from many countries around the world. There is no difference in the programs and courses offered by the University to both types of students too. There are some of the other requirements to be fulfilled by the international students. The first resource to contact whenever assistance or information is needed by international applicants during their stay in St. John’s University is the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO). They are always available to help.

Application Portal- Online Mode (St. John’s Application or the common application)

Application fee- None and 70 USD for graduate application

The International students applying for St. John’s University admission have to fulfill these requirements:

  • A completed application form
  • Official transcripts or official certificates from all the schools last attended.
  • Official academic scores should be sent
  • Certified copy of original language transcript sent from any of the credential evaluation services who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
  • The standardized test scores accepted- SAT/ACT required for some programs as well as for applying for scholarships also.
  • Official English language scores

SAT/ACT Scores Accepted

Tests 25th Percentile 75th Percentile
SAT (Evidence-based writing and reading) 550 640
SAT Math 540 660
ACT Composite 23 29
ACT English 22 30
ACT Maths 22 27

English Language Requirements for International Students

The University requires a common language for all the students as the medium of education is English. For this purpose, it requires English scores through the tests conducted like TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum scores are:-

Test Score
TOEFL Regular Admission- 80 or more
ELITE Admission- 61 to 79
Conditional Admission- 60 or below
IELTS Regular Admission- 6.5 or more
ELITE Admission- 6.0
Conditional Admission- 5.5

Visa Requirements

All non-US applicants who are offered admission at St. John's University require an American student visa. Once the applicant has received their immigration Form I-20 from the university, they need to follow the U.S Embassy instructions to prepare and schedule their student visa interview.

  • Applicants should make an appointment no more than 90 days before their date of travel
  • A SEVIS fee of 350 USD should be paid before the interview, as its receipt is essential
  • Following items are required during the Visa Interview 
    • A valid passport 
    • Form I-20 
    • Official admission offer letter 
    • Completed Visa applications 
    • Two photographs 
    • SEVIS fee receipt 
    • Financial Evidence

St. John's University Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admission Programs are the body regulating the St. John’s admissions for undergraduates. Applicants may direct their doubts and queries to them regarding their application procedure. Following are the general guidelines for different bachelor’s programs.

Application Portal: St. John’s University Application or Common Application

Application Fee: There is no application fee for undergraduate applications

Following are the requirements for undergraduates:

  • All official records
  • Official standardized test scores
  • English language proficiency scores
  • Recommendations and Essays are not required however, recommended

Transfer Applicants: Transfer Student Services is the governing body for transfer admissions.

The completed application must have:

  • Official or unofficial college transcripts.
  • Official high school transcript.
  • If there is a gap in education years, a "Statement of Activity" must be provided with the application.

St. John's University Graduate Admissions

A variety of options are available for pursuing graduate study at St. John’s University. General requirements for most master’s degree programs are similar. 

Application Portal: Common online application portal for all graduate courses offered by St. John’s University

Application Deadline: Students are advised to check with their desired programs for definite deadlines

Application fee: 70 USD

Application Checklist

  • Completed online application
  • Transcripts 
    • Official transcripts from all institutions attended 
    • Evidence of an equivalent baccalaureate degree
    • Must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation source
  • Standardized test scores 
    • TOEFL/ IELTS/ Duolingo English Test 
    • GRE or GMAT 
    • To be sent directly to St. John's University
  • Letters of recommendations 
    • Mostly two are required 
    • Some programs need three to five recommendations
    • Must be obtained from professional or academic references.
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Supplements
    • Lab or term paper
    • Writing sample

Official GMAT or GRE scores must not be older than five years. 

St. John's University Popular Graduate Courses Admissions

Course Academic Requirements
MBA Official GMAT or GRE scores, taken within the last five years; Additional Requirements*
M.S. Computer Science 3.0 in a bachelor’s degree; Course requirements: Programming I and II, Algorithms and Data Structures,
Calculus, Discrete Mathematics or discretion of division; GRE scores in verbal reasoning,
quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing within 5 years of application
M.S. Data Science A baccalaureate degree with a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) cumulative undergraduate GPA,
and a 3.0 in their major field of study; GRE scores;
Course work requirements: Calculus, Probability, and Statistics; Additional Requirements**
M.S. Biology A bachelor’s degree with an overall cumulative index of 3.0 and a 3.0 or higher average in biological sciences;
GRE scores; Additional Requirements**

*Statement of professional goals; resume; 2 letters of recommendation

**Two letters of recommendation

Supporting documents may include:

  • Statement of professional goals and resume.
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended. International applicants must submit a course-by-course academic transcript evaluation from a NACES approved provider.
  • 2 letters of recommendation, 

The university accepts international students from around the globe and tries its best to provide them with a meaningful and comfortable stay. The International Student and Scholar Services Office assists international students and scholars with every aspect of life and learning in the US, whether it is applying for a US visa or a New York State driver’s license, or getting an I-20 or DS-2019.

The office’s mission is to facilitate compliance with federal regulations that govern the immigration status of international students and scholars at St. John’s University and enhance their experience in the United States.

The university accepts students through an early decision program which is a binding application plan through which students must enroll if admitted and withdraw all other applications. Students admitted through early decision must submit their nonrefundable enrollment deposit by January 15 to guarantee their place in the fall class at St. John’s.

Early action is a non-binding application plan. In this, students receive a decision earlier than the rolling decision. Students may apply to more than one institution through early action and have until May 1 to submit their nonrefundable enrollment deposit to secure their enrollment at St. John’s for the fall semester.

FAQs

Ques. Does St. John's University offer diploma courses??

Ans. No, the University does not offer diploma courses, instead it offers associate, undergraduate, graduate with other doctorate and certificate courses for the students.

Ques. Does St. John’s University provide financial aids??

Ans. Yes, the University provides for the International aids in the form of Pell Grants, Federal student loans, grants, and scholarships, etc. An International or domestic student applying for financial aid can receive it in any of these forms.

Ques. How many Letters of recommendation are required by the University??

Ans. St. John's University requires Letters of recommendation as to its admission requirements. For different courses, the requirement for the letter of recommendation from their respective teachers or professors is different.

Ques. What are the acceptance rate and the student retention rate of St. John’s University?

Ans. The acceptance rate of the University is 72% and the student retention rate is 82%.

Ques. What are the general requirements for the application process?

Ans. The general requirements are having the official transcripts from all the previous colleges and schools attended, having English proficiency test scores if English is not the first language, the official transcripts must be evaluated through the agencies, other self-reported standardized test scores as well.

Ques. What are the different degrees provided by the University for the students?

Ans. The University provides associate, bachelor’s, master’s, as well as other doctorate and certificate degrees as well as Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Doctor of Professional Studies, Doctor of Audiology, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Business Administration, and many more.

Ques. What are the different schools and colleges of the University which can be considered while applying for admissions?

Ans. The University has a total of 6 schools and colleges namely:

  • St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • The School of Education
  • School of law
  • The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
  • College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • The Lesley H. And William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

Ques. What are the different scholarships and financial aids offered by the University as a part of ease in the tuition fee?

Ans. The University provides for funds and scholarships like:

  • St. John's University Academic Scholarship
  • Catholic High School scholarship
  • Legacy award
  • College Advantage award
  • Fall Engagement award

Ques. Is the University beneficial for taking admissions and studying in it for further prospects?

Ans. Yes, the overall performance of the University is above satisfactory and is beneficial as well. It has several perks for its alumni as well and has housing and dining options for ease of living. It also provides scholarships and funds and has minimum requirements for the admission processes. It also has closely monitored the covid-19 pandemic and will further take decisions accordingly.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

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2021

Highlights
2021
  • Best overall country rank: #283
  • Overall: #283 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2021

2022

Highlights
2022
  • Best overall country rank: #284
  • Overall: #284 in country
  • Top source: CWUR
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2022

2023

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2023
  • Law: #39 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Law, Education
  • 1 ranking record in 2023

2024

Highlights
2024
  • Best overall country rank: #48
  • Law: #24 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 3 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall, Law
  • 1 ranking record in 2024

2025

Highlights
2025
  • Best overall country rank: #276
  • English: #6 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 7 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Law, English
  • 2 ranking records in 2025

Contact Information

8000 Utopia Parkway\, Queens\, NY 11439

+1-718-990-2000

Student Reviews & Ratings

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Overall score

8.3/10
Top Rated

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Live Summary
Academic
9.0/10
Faculty
9.0/10
Infrastructure
9.0/10
Accommodation
7.0/10
Placement
7.0/10
Extracurricular
9.0/10