St. John's University-New York

St. John's University-New York is a urban private four-year institution located in Queens, NY. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

St. John's University-New York is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 79.7% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1320 on the SAT (560–660 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 550–660 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 24 to 29.

Tuition is $50,110 per year. Room and board costs approximately $23,677 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $30,572 per year. Approximately 63% of students receive some form of financial aid. 24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

St. John's University-New York has an average six-year graduation rate of 68%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (80%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (46%), Hispanic (20%), Black (11%), Asian (14%), and international (3%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.