Why Give to St. John's?

St. John’s is a place where knowledge has no bounds. The support of alumni and friends enables and empowers a diverse community of learners to impact global change through a commitment to academic excellence and social justice.

Annual gifts ensure that a well-rounded education remains within reach for all students seeking to lead richer and fuller lives.

Gifts to the University will:

  • Make a difference.
    Approximately 95 percent of St. John’s students rely on financial assistance from University and government-sponsored grants to defray the rising cost of tuition and other school-related expenses. Every bit helps and every dollar makes a difference.
     
  • Strengthen the University’s reputation.  
    The alumni participation rate helps boost the University’s rankings in U.S. News & World Report, ultimately adding value to a St. John’s degree and enhancing the reputation of its graduates as viable and competitive leaders in the 21st century global workforce.
     
  • Attract the best and the brightest.
    From cutting-edge initiatives like the award-winning Laptop Program that places a wireless personal computer in the hands of every incoming freshman to a modern Residence Village that integrates a close-knit campus community with the cultural benefits of metropolitan living, students have the opportunity to make new friends, build new skills and gain the confidence for a lifetime of success.
     
  • Ensure St. John’s future.
    Thanks to the generous support of alumni and friends, St. John’s is stronger than ever. Major gifts to the University, such as a charitable gift annuity or an endowed scholarship, leave a legacy that will help secure the vitality of St. John’s and impact generations to come.

Members of the Division of Institutional Advancement are committed to helping donors maximize the potential of their gift.

Contact us online or call the Office of Development at (718) 990-6234.