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Education That Elevates
From your first day in New York as a Johnnie, throughout your life and career, St. John’s University is committed to you and your success. A Catholic university, St. John’s prepares you for personal and professional achievement.
Admission and Advising
At St. John’s University, we offer the tools you need to achieve academic excellence and a successful future. Our focus is on you; our undergraduate admission and advising counselors are here to support you before you even apply—and that support continues throughout your years as a Johnnie.
St. John’s offers a free online application for all 100+ undergraduate programs. Need more information? Get in touch with our admissions team by submitting a form to have your questions answered.
Your Home Away from Home
At St. John’s University, you can have it all! With more than 100 acres, our sprawling, gated campus offers you both quiet spaces to study and reflect and vast open spaces for recreation and discovery. Located in the heart of Queens, NY, one of the most diverse counties in the US, we’re also just a short train ride away from Manhattan and everything “The Big Apple” has to offer—including restaurants, museums, theater, and unmatched internship and career opportunities.
“St. John’s gives me the opportunity to be close to New York City, but in a residential campus setting. It’s great to be away from home for school, but not too far, either.”
—Brendan Heath, Class of 2027, Silver Spring, MD
Affordable Excellence
St. John’s makes a competitive, global education an affordable possibility for students from every walk of life. Our commitment to our students and their families means that 99 percent of our undergraduate students received $494 million in financial aid in 2021–22.
St. John’s offers competitive academic scholarships to new first-year students. In addition to these scholarships, you may also qualify for additional application awards and scholarships!
St. John's Scholarships
You've worked hard to build an impressive academic record and it’s time to be rewarded.
Academically Speaking
St. John’s offers a 17:1 student/faculty ratio and cutting-edge classrooms that include lecture capture systems, virtual reality stations, virtual dissection tables, eSports stations, 3D printing, and more. Explore our 100+ majors and programs of study in a vast range of disciplines and fields, such as business, education, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and professional studies.
Scheduled to open in the summer of 2024, the 70,000-square-foot St. Vincent Health Sciences Center will become the cornerstone of St. John’s new Nursing program*, as well as the home of existing and future health sciences programs.
Explore our Schools and Colleges
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Since 1870, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been the heart and soul of our liberal arts curriculum. Here, you develop a firm foundation in analytics, critical thinking, and problem solving—skills that prepare you for graduate school, careers, or whatever comes your way.
The School of Education
Teaching is more than just a profession—it’s a calling. The School of Education prepares you to answer that call by giving you a solid background in principles and theories of education, as well as immersive experiences at the front of the classroom.
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
If you seek an education that is entrepreneurial, experiential, and global, consider The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. We prepare students like you to become entrepreneurs, influencers, and titans of industry—principled leaders who make a difference here in New York and around the globe.
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
If you are an innovator, entrepreneur, or explorer, The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies can be your launchpad. We champion bold, creative thinking so you graduate poised to tackle the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Whether you pursue our new Nursing program*, our celebrated Doctor of Pharmacy program, or any number of health programs, at St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences you are surrounded by scholars and scientists who are unified by one goal—to improve the quality of life for people globally.
*The nursing program is only available to first-year students.
Winning Ways
St. John’s is home to 17 Division I teams, giving you countless opportunities to cheer for the Red Storm. The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams play select home games at Madison Square Garden, and you can get up close to the action with specially-priced RedZone tickets in the court-level student section.
Career Development
University Career Services is an integral part of your journey and success at St. John’s University, offering an abundance of resources. With a dedicated team of career advisers and enrichment programs, you can network with employers from all over the world. What’s more, St. John’s has more than 198,000 dedicated alumni—and 80 percent of them live in the New York area—providing you with invaluable connections for internships and career opportunities.
Explore the World
With a campus in Rome, Italy, and global locations in Paris, France, and Limerick, Ireland, you have access to some of the most exciting cities in European. See the world through service programs such as the University Plunge Program or discover Europe over the course of a semester. Through our Global Passport Program, first-year students explore Paris or Rome for as little as $750!