First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: stjohns.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | St. John's University-New York course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | The amount and type of credit awarded will be…The amount and type of credit awarded will be determined based on your score and intended major. |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | The amount and type of credit awarded will be…The amount and type of credit awarded will be determined based on your score and intended major. |
Source: stjohns.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 213 |
| Business Administration and Management | 152 |
| Psychology | 131 |
| Finance | 104 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 101 |
| Legal Studies | 89 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 75 |
| Accounting | 72 |
Show the other 55 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 59 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 57 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 56 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 56 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 56 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 |
| Political Science and Government | 51 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 37 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 35 |
| Insurance | 30 |
| English Language and Literature | 26 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 24 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 18 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | 18 |
| History | 18 |
| Business Statistics | 16 |
| Advertising | 15 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 13 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 11 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 11 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Retail Management | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Actuarial Science | 8 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 5 |
| Photography | 4 |
| Illustration | 4 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 |
| Toxicology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big East
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
29% of men in fraternities · 8% of women in sororities · 18% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2009–10)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.0 of 20
Elevation
102 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,030 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- CUNY Queens College2 mi
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- SUNY Maritime College6 mi
- United States Merchant Marine Academy7 mi
- Adelphi University7 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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