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St. John's - Jamaica, NY

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St. John’s has its ups and downs, but most students agree, sometimes reluctantly, that the bad outweigh the good. Some argue that with the high tuition cost, students should receive better student services and facilities. The school’s motto is, “We are St. John’s,” but does the administration listen when students speak? They need more dorm rooms, better computers, better safety and security, and more people ready to help them instead of giving them the run around or transferring their calls to someone else. These things are not luxuries, but rather necessities to keep the students and the institution running smoothly.

Going to St. John’s is a good experience, and the name only seems to impress many people, which is a good trademark to use in the workforce. (What’s in a name? Apparently a lot if that name is St. John’s.) The overwhelming majority of teachers care about their students and know what they were teaching. Check out St. John’s extensively before attending to see if it can meet your needs, especially monetary wise. In 1870, when St. John’s was founded by the Vincentian Community, it was supposed to be an answer for the poor students who couldn’t afford schooling; now many feel SJU is making the students poor. The costs are going up each year, but the financial aid is basically staying the same, making it hard for students to attend because of the lack of funding. Explore it for yourself. There’s plenty to enjoy and benefit from, but don’t get caught up in hype.

By The Numbers

General Information:
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Jamaica, NY 11439

Control:
Private

Academic Calendar:
Semester

 Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic

Founded:
1870

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(718) 990-2000

Full-Time Undergraduates:
11,809

Part-Time Undergraduates:
3,039

 Total Male Undergraduates:
6,199

Total Female Undergraduates:
8,649

Overall Acceptance Rate:
62%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Total Applicants:
17,632

Total Acceptances:
10,980

Freshman Enrollment:
3,005

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
27%

Regular Decision Deadline:
Rolling

Regular Decision Notification:
Rolling

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Transfer Applications Received:
3,042

Transfer Applications Accepted:
1,220

Transfer Students Enrolled:
563

 Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
40%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
930–1160

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
460–570

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
470–590

SAT II Requirements:
None

Top 10% of High School Class:
23%

Application Fee:
$30

Common Application Accepted?:
Yes

Supplemental Forms?:
Yes—application form available online

Admissions Phone:
(718) 990-2000

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
Tuition:
$23,370

Room and Board:
$11,000

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$16,670

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
87%

 Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
90%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
February 15

Financial Aid Phone:
(718) 990-6114

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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