St. John's University is a private Roman Catholic university originally founded in Brooklyn in the year 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers. The campus is spread across an area of 105 acres. The university boasts an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. St. John's University confers associates, baccalaureate, masters, law, post-baccalaureate certificates, and doctoral degrees to the students through the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of St. John's University are nicknamed the Red Storm.

St. John's University New York is known for its programs in law.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at St. John's University New York is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 20,096 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Full-time students are the norm at St. John's University New York. The school offers students meal plans. St. John's University New York values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
St. John's University New York
8000 Utopia Pky
Queens, NY 11439
General Phone: (718) 990-6161
http://www.stjohns.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 850 | accounting, finance, business management, marketing, taxation, insurance, actuarial science, international business, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 605 | educational supervision, elementary school teaching, math teaching, ESL instruction, secondary teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Law | 415 | law, legal studies, banking and finance |
| Liberal Arts | 401 | political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, library science, international relations, economics, ... |
| Medicine | 302 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration |
| Media | 273 | communication studies, photo and film tech, journalism, advertising, public relations and advertising |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 199 | criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 195 | psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, clinical child psychology, experimental psychology |
| Science | 169 | biology, toxicology, chemistry, physics, physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 149 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, pathology assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 119 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 49 | theology, philosophy, ministry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 44 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Hospitality | 43 | hospitality management |
| Medical Administration | 42 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Design | 14 | graphic design, illustration |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | human services, public administration |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | telecommunications tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 4 | funeral and mortuary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | photography |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for St. John's University New York in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,117 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 1,115 | 52 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 543 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 57 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 46 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 41 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, St. John's University New York had a total enrollment of 20,096 students (17,231 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 72% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
St. John's University New York offers campus housing for 3,500 of its 17,231 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27,754 | 15,410 | 56% | 3,162 | 21% |
| Men | 11,370 | 6,453 | 57% | 1,468 | 23% |
| Women | 16,384 | 8,957 | 55% | 1,694 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,790 |
| Room and board | $ 12,570 |
| Room charge | $ 7,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
St. John's University New York participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282300)
St. John's University New York has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 300 | 140 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 73 | 111 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $117,734 | 5 | $128,714 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $113,288 | 10 | $102,159 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $87,371 | 16 | $91,940 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $81,556 | 8 | $90,994 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $99,017 | 39 | $99,081 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 139 | $136,542 | 50 | $128,001 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 164 | $97,347 | 92 | $91,625 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 68 | $73,049 | 88 | $69,554 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $58,688 | 8 | $70,170 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 381 | $106,295 | 238 | $90,385 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 106 | 209 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 66 | 71 | 137 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Child Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St. John's University New York Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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