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How to Get Into St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

St. John's University-New York Admissions Statistics

83%
Acceptance Rate
580-670
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
570-670
SAT Math (mid 50%)
24-29
ACT (mid 50%)
9,477
Undergrads
66%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into St. John's University-New York

The bar here is clear

St. John's University-New York admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1150-1340 combined SAT or 24-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

St. John's University-New York offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where St. John's University-New York fits.

St. John's University-New York Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) December 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

St. John's University-New York Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $65,527
Tuition & fees $53,020
Room & board (on campus) $20,600
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $29,999

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $27,787
$30-48k $27,654
$48-75k $29,280
$75-110k $32,208
$110k+ $33,661
24%
Students receiving Pell Grants
28%
Students taking federal loans
79%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

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