Undergraduate Admission
"Undergraduate Admission | St. John's University | New York
Thank you for your interest in St. John's University. At St. John's, you'll find a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and trailblazers who are all committed to your success — in the classroom and in the world. Get to know the opportunities, people, and programs that make St. John's the perfect home away from home, and find out how you can join our community of more than 15,000 undergraduates from across the country and around the world.
With more than 100 undergraduate programs, 17 Division I BIG EAST athletic programs, incredible community service opportunities, a main campus in Queens, New York, as well as a campus in Rome, Italy, and study locations in Paris, France, and Limerick, Ireland, there's something for everyone at St. John's.
St. John's offers a 15:1 student/faculty ratio and cutting-edge classrooms that include lecture capture systems, virtual reality stations, virtual dissection tables, multimedia stations, eSports stations, 3D printing, and more. Explore our more than 100 programs of student in a vast range of disciplines and fields of study.
Key Statistics:
- 100+ majors and programs of study
- $549 million in financial aid (2024-2025)
- Up to 90 credits transferred from previous institutions
- 40 percent of St. John's students study abroad
Global Passport Program: First-year students explore Paris, France, or Rome, Italy, for as little as $600.
Faith and Service: A Catholic university founded in 1870 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), St. John's students, faculty, and staff performed nearly 140,000 hours of service in one year alone.
Athletics: St. John's is home to 17 Division I teams, with men's basketball team playing select home games at Madison Square Garden. Club and intramural sports available including bowling and eSports.
Student Highlights:
Autumn Hill, Class of 2026, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Major: "Service is important to me because I'm passionate about helping others and making a positive impact. I am so grateful for the blessings I have in my life, and I want that for others. I always encourage my peers to get involved in the vast amount of service initiatives that St. John's provides."
Luke Roth '16CPS, from Cornwall, NY: Came to St. John's for the New York City experience, Catholic faith, proximity to home, and Division I sports program. Now runs a State Farm agency that has been first in auto policy production for the last two years and ranks in the top ten for auto and fire insurance production.
Recent News:
Accepted Student Day Sparks Passion for St. John's (April 8, 2025): St. John's welcomed more than 1,800 future students and families to the Queens campus.
Nursing Pledge Milestone (November 14, 2024): The second cohort of nursing students made the symbolic transition from classroom learners to clinical caregivers at a ceremony in Marillac Hall Auditorium on November 12.
Fall Open House 2024 (November 1, 2024): Nearly 900 prospective students and families attended the undergraduate Fall Open House on October 27.
Office of Undergraduate Admission Contact:
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-2000
[email protected]"
Our Faculty
"Our world-class scholar-teachers are one reason students from around the globe select St. John's to acquire the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers. Much of our faculty have received top academic honors, which include Fulbright Guggenheim awards and inclusion among The Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Professors' in America. With their guidance, students gain important connections, earn prestigious awards and fellowships, and hone their skills. Together, professors and students create a supportive, close-knit scholarly community energized by lectures, campus organizations, and academic societies at St. John's. The directory lists faculty members from multiple schools including St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The School of Education, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, School of Law, and Institute of Biotechnology across departments including Administration and Economics, Art and Design, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Health Professions, History, Languages and Literatures, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, and more."
Our Faculty
"Our world-class scholar-teachers are one reason students from around the globe select St. John's to acquire the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers. Much of our faculty have received top academic honors, which include Fulbright Guggenheim awards and inclusion among The Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Professors' in America. With their guidance, students gain important connections, earn prestigious awards and fellowships, and hone their skills. Together, professors and students create a supportive, close-knit scholarly community energized by lectures, campus organizations, and academic societies at St. John's. The directory lists faculty members from multiple schools including St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The School of Education, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, School of Law, and Institute of Biotechnology across departments including Administration and Economics, Art and Design, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Health Professions, History, Languages and Literatures, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, and more."
Welcome, Future Johnnies! - Accepted Students
"Welcome, Future Johnnies!
Let The Journey Begin...
It is with great pride that we welcome you to the St. John's University family!
Once again, congratulations on your acceptance - we are excited to meet you at our events and see you on campus soon!
Confirm your acceptance
Connect with your counselor - We are here to help answer your questions.
Upcoming Events:
Accepted Student Day! Join other future Johnnies as the entire St. John's community celebrates your acceptance to St. John's! It's the biggest event of the season and you won't want to miss it!
Campus Tours - Take a Student Ambassador guided tour of our beautiful 102-acre campus, and learn more about the place you'll soon call home!
Academic Experiences - Department Tours allow an inside look at several of our state-of-the-art facilities that may not be highlighted on our Campus Tour. Immerse yourself and receive in-person classroom experience, seeing our exemplary faculty in their element, while sitting alongside current St. John's students in our tailored Classroom Visits. Both Academic Experiences are available for registration within your Accepted Student Portal.
Virtual Events - Join us for our live online chats to learn more about your financial aid package, hear about student life, talk to your Dean, and more! These virtual events have been tailored with you in mind, and to answer all of your questions so that you have a seamless transition for your fall semester.
New Student Orientation - New Student Orientation is a time where our University family comes together to welcome you to our community. Your participation is important in helping you embark on a successful experience at St. John's. New Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.
Parent and Family University - Parent and Family University is created to celebrate and support you - the parent, guardian, family member of a St. John's University accepted student to the incoming Class of 2026! We will offer a series of virtual opportunities and chats for you to join St. John's faculty, administration, and students. Stay tuned for this year's dates."
