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University Facts

St. John’s University At a Glance
Administration

Faculty

Background

Composition

Five campuses: Queens, Staten Island, Oakdale, Manhattan, NY and Rome, Italy
Six schools and colleges: St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The School of Education, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, College of Professional Studies, School of Law
Over 100 undergraduate and graduate majors
Approximate acreage: Queens – 96.5 acres; Staten Island – 16.5 acres; Oakdale – 175 acres

Students

Fall 2007 Enrollment: undergraduate – 14,798; graduate – 5,288
Resident students: Queens – 2,616; Staten Island – 235; Manhattan–148
58% female, 42% male
Average ages: undergraduate – 20; graduate – 29; new freshmen–18
38% are Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian
45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands are represented
1,055 foreign students (non-residents) from 108 countries
10% non-residents and permanent residents from 126 countries
49% Roman Catholic
Composite baccalaureate first-year retention rate 1998-2005: 81%; 2005-2006: 78%
Composite six-year graduation rate 1998 – 2000: 63%; class of 2000: 59%
3,973 degrees conferred in the 2006 – 2007 academic year

Annual Expenses

Undergraduate tuition: $26,200; varies by program and class year
Fees: $570; Room/board: $11,470
Four-year fixed tuition rate available
Graduate tuition: $770 per credit; varies by program

Financial Aid Information

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