A Johnnie’s Promise

Direct Admission to St. John’s University

St. John’s is committed to providing academic excellence through a high-quality, private education. In support of our mission, we are excited to announce our Johnnie’s Promise Direct Admission program. Through this program, students who have excelled throughout high school will benefit from a fast-tracked application process and admission* offer to St. John’s within two weeks of completing the admission application and submission of required supportive documents.

Qualified students will receive a minimum $32,000 merit scholarship**. They may be eligible for additional awards, including the St. John’s Service Award, the College Advantage Program Award, and more! Complete the form for details.

A Johnnie’s Promise Eligibility

You must be a new, first-year applicant for the Fall 2026 term.

You must have a cumulative high school grade point average of a 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

You must be a full-time student enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.

Why St. John’s University?

St. John’s is committed to providing a high-quality, private education and boasts an impressive 15:1 student/faculty ratio; innovative classrooms; a vast alumni network; and a supportive network from the moment you step on campus. Explore our 100+ academic programs, engaging study abroad opportunities, and the many ways to get involved through 180+ clubs and organizations!

Our beautiful, 100+ acre residential campus offers both quiet spaces to study and reflect, and vast open spaces for recreation and exploration. When you want to venture beyond campus, we are just a train ride away from Manhattan and everything The Big Apple has to offer.

If you do not currently meet the requirements for Johnnies Promise Direct Admission, we encourage you to apply for the Fall 2026 term to be considered for generous merit-based awards and additional scholarships. Learn more and start your application at stjohns.edu/apply.

*Admission is applicable to St. John’s undergraduate degree programs; admission to specialized majors will be considered and are subject to additional admission requirements on a space-available basis.

**Consideration for St. John’s University scholarships and grants is only available for new first-time, full-time, undergraduate degree-seeking students accepted into the University’s in-person/on-ground programs at the Queens, NY, campus and locations. Scholarships and grants are not applicable to online degree or certificate programs.

The University reserves the right to adjust and or discontinue scholarship and grant programs without prior notice.

Scholarships and grants may be renewed for up to four years of full-time, continuous undergraduate study; or, until the completion of the student’s first bachelor’s degree; or, until the student earns the required number of credits for their degree program, whichever comes first. Eligibility for renewal is contingent upon the student remaining enrolled full time (i.e., 12+ undergraduate degree applicable credits per semester) and continuing to meet all renewability requirements, including maintaining the specified minimum cumulative grade point average for their scholarship, making satisfactory academic progress toward their undergraduate degree completion, and remaining in good disciplinary standing at the University.

For details and eligibility requirements, visit stjohns.edu/scholarships.