Private not-for-profit

Large

Big East Conference

St. John's University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1150 to 1330

ACT Range24 to 29

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate83.4%

At test-optional St. John’s, the 83% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many prepared students, but submitted scores still cluster in a solid 1150–1330 SAT range. Since only 23% submit SAT scores, send yours if it lands near 1330; otherwise, lean into your GPA and course rigor.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

St. John's University facts and stats

Quick Facts

St. John's University enrolls about 15,640 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. St. John's has a 79% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 66%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15.1:1.

Location

Queens, NY

Undergrad Enrollment15,640

Freshman Retention79%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15.1:1

Graduation Rate66%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key St. John's University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional St. John's, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer before senior year and fall are available for retakes and superscoring. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, use an October ACT or November SAT as your last retake window so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Tuition and Fees$53,020

Room and Board$20,530

Average Merit Award$26,328

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$35,079

Average Debt at Grad$26,436

St. John's lists a total cost of attendance of about $73,550, combining $53,020 in tuition and fees with $20,530 for room and board. About 53% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $35,079, and the average merit award is $26,328. Several merit scholarships list GPA thresholds around 3.00, with one at 3.25+. Average debt at graduation is $26,436.