St. John's University

St. John’s University is a private Catholic and Vincentian university founded in 1870 in Queens, New York. With campuses in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and international locations in Rome and Paris, St. John’s is a truly global university. It enrolls approximately 21,000 students and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strength in pharmacy, business, law, education, and the arts.

Schools and Colleges

• The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies — Criminal justice, sport management, and hospitality
• Peter J. Tobin College of Business — AACSB-accredited business programs
• College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — PharmD and health sciences programs
• School of Education — Teacher preparation programs
• School of Law — JD and LLM programs
• St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts core programs

How to Apply

• Application: Common App with St. John’s supplement
• Application Fee: $70
• Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
• Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1100–1290, ACT 24–29
• Essays: Personal statement required
• English Proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+

Key Deadlines

• Early Action: December 1
• Regular Decision: Rolling admissions

Admission Requirements

• Acceptance Rate: ~70%
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 recommended