Campus & Student Life at St John’s University - New York

Home to about 15,693 undergraduates in 2020, STJ is a very large, private university located in Queens, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, STJ offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by STJ can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our STJ Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

St John's University - New York is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

STJ Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit STJ Disability Services.

STJ for the Military

While not a "service academy", STJ does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit STJ Veteran Services . For more information, check out our STJ for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St John's University - New York

STJ offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at St John's University - New York

STJ has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 15,693 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,177 (64.9%). Part-time attendance was 5,516 (35.1%).

St John's University - New York is Ranked #220 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, STJ receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank STJ #220 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at STJ by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the STJ Diversity Guide.

St John's University - New York Competes in the NCAA

STJ has a total of 350 student athletes, 159 men and 191 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to St John's University - New York Athletics