Why Choose the Manhattan Campus?
Prime NYC Location:
Just steps from Union Square and easily accessible via subway, LIRR, and NJ Transit—ideal for students across all five boroughs and beyond.
Hands-On Learning:
Gain hands-on experience through employer projects, panels, and site visits with organizations like JPMorgan Chase, the NFL, PwC, and NYC government.
Career Pipeline
Intern with top firms headquartered in Midtown and the Financial District. Connect through alumni mentorships, Tobin-hosted networking events, and industry meetups.
Academic Programs
Earn your degree in one of five high-impact areas—each rooted in career relevance and built for flexibility:
Business:
Build a foundation across all major business functions—marketing, management, finance, and operations—with pathways to customize your academic focus.
Finance (New):
Leverage Manhattan’s proximity to Wall Street and manage real investment portfolios through the $11+M Student-Managed Investment Fund.
Risk Management and Insurance:
Learn to help global businesses navigate risk and launch your career in insurance, one of NYC’s fastest-growing fields.
Actuarial Science:
Dive into the math behind risk and finance while preparing for professional certification exams with real-world modeling.
International Management:
Understand global business practices and learn to lead across borders through immersive coursework and global engagement opportunities.
Where Future Leaders Solve Real Problems
In St. John’s Executive‑in‑Residence Program (EIRP), you work alongside executives from leading organizations on real, high‑impact projects—not simulations. Earn academic credit, build your portfolio, and make connections that extend well beyond the classroom. St. John's University.
Hands-On Learning
St. John's brings learning to life with these immersive, hands-on programs:
STUDENT-MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND:
Manage a portfolio worth $11+M—ranked 15th largest in the U.S.
STUDENT-MANAGED CRYPTO FUND:
One of the first of its kind—students research and recommend investments
in digital assets and blockchain-based markets.
VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE):
Become IRS-certified and help local communities file taxes.
GLOBE:
Fund and visit entrepreneurs in developing countries through this mission-driven microloan program.
Red Storm Basketball at Madison Square Garden
Cheer on Division I athletics and attend Red Storm games at Madison Square Garden (MSG)—just a few subway stops from campus. The men’s basketball team boasts multiple NCAA tournament appearances and brings students together with pride, tradition, and a shared sense of school spirit.
NYC As Your Extended Campus
With the East Village at your doorstep, you’ll tap into live case studies, guest lectures, cultural institutions, startups, and Fortune 500s across the city—an extension of your learning and career preparation.
Network Through 200,000+ Alumni
Gain access to Tobin’s robust professional alumni base—opening doors to mentorships, internships, and real-world career connections.
Accelerated Pathways
Earn more than a degree—gain momentum.
Bachelor's + Masters in 5 Years
Earn both degrees faster and more affordably, with 12 graduate credits covered by undergrad tuition.
3+3 Law School Partnership
Gain access to Tobin’s robust professional alumni base—opening doors to mentorships, Earn your BS + JD in just six years. Qualifying students may skip the LSAT and secure scholarships via the Red Storm Scholar program.
Invest in Your Future with Confidence
of Undergraduates Receive Aid
In 2023-24, almost all incoming first-year students qualify for some form of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, and need-based aid.
Million in Aid Awarded
We’re committed to affordability. In 2023-24, students received more than $400M in institutional, federal, and state aid.
Use Aid Towards Graduate Credits
In our 4+1 fast-track programs, students can apply their undergraduate aid toward graduate-level courses taken in their senior year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Manhattan students can use all Queens campus resources—library, fitness center, labs, clubs, and more. They also have access to online courses, giving them even more flexibility to tailor their academic experience. This cross-campus access ensures students never miss out on key academic or extracurricular opportunities.
Yes, most students live off-campus and commute—but you’ll find a close-knit, supportive environment on-site with access to the full St. John’s community. Many students commute less than 30 minutes via mass transit.
Yes. Each program offers required core and major courses in Manhattan, with flexible online options for electives or scheduling needs. Course plans are designed to ensure students can complete their entire degree here.
The campus is near Astor Place and Union Square, accessible by multiple subway lines, buses, and NJ Transit. Most students arrive in under 30 minutes, making it one of the most accessible university options in NYC.
The Manhattan campus offers academic advising, tutoring, career services, and student events. Labs for science-heavy programs, certain niche electives, and some clubs are only offered in Queens, but are available to Manhattan students who wish to engage.
Students typically attend classes 3–4 days per week with flexible time slots (morning to mid-afternoon). Many first-year courses are blocked together for convenience and to help students build peer networks early.