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Catholic, Vincentian, Metropolitan, Global, and on a Mission to Ensure Student Success

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#1 Catholic Institution in the Nation for Student-Mobility

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21,346

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184,000+

alumni network

Division I, NCAA sports teams

Our Mission

Founded in 1870, St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today’s global society.

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We Are St. John’s

Confident, goal-driven, and ethical—these are qualities of the St. John’s University community.

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Campuses & Locations

As a metropolitan University, students benefit from New York City's cultural diversity, its intellectual and artistic resources, and its unique educational programs. St. John's is also a global University, offering students the opportunity to enrich their academic experiences by studying at the University's campus in Rome, and locations in Paris and Limerick.

Faith and Mission

At St. John’s, you help to make the world a better place. We create opportunities for students to gain inspiration from their individual faith traditions by volunteering, fighting injustice, and serving those in need.

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Equity & Inclusion

The mission of the St. John’s University Equity and Inclusion Council (the “Council”) aligns with our University’s mission and core values: to promote an academically enriching and supportive climate that allows all members of our community to thrive and succeed.

History and Milestones

St. John’s began with a bold idea to establish “a day College where the youth of the City might find advantages of a solid education.” Today, St. John’s University is a vital part of the fabric of New York. Explore our proud past.

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You will find your key to a bright future at St. John’s. With world-class academics, renowned professors, outstanding resources, and a long tradition of excellence and service, St. John’s prepares you to change the world for the better.

Inherit the Legacy

Explore what is unique to St. John’s, even beyond the classroom, with limitless opportunities. We are here to guide you every step of the way. Your success is our success!

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St. John’s offers a free online application for all 100+ undergraduate programs, and graduate applications carry a low cost for most programs. St. John's offers undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, advanced certificates, doctoral degrees, and J.D. and LL.M. programs in the elite School of Law.

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