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St. John's University-New York acceptance rate

Last checked: 2026-10-26

The acceptance rate at St. John's University-New York is 79.7% for fall 2023. Out of 25,223 applicants, 20,094 were admitted and 2,674 enrolled.

The application numbers

FigureFall 2023
Applicants, fall 202325,223
Admitted, fall 202320,094
Acceptance rate, fall 202379.7%
Admitted students who enrolled, fall 20232,674

How this rate compares

Against the New York pilot school average of 28.6%, the rate at St. John's University-New York is 51.1 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.

Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at St. John's University-New York is 26.7 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.

Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 16 schools in New York and 235 schools nationwide on this site.

What the acceptance rate does and does not mean

The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.

A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.

A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for St. John's University-New York.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. John's University-New York?

The acceptance rate at St. John's University-New York is 79.7% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 20,094, divided by the number who applied, 25,223.

How many students apply to St. John's University-New York each year?

In fall 2023, 25,223 students applied to St. John's University-New York, 20,094 were admitted, and 2,674 admitted students enrolled.

How selective is St. John's University-New York compared with other schools in New York?

The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in New York that publish a rate is 28.6%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at St. John's University-New York is 79.7%.

Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?

No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.

How much does St. John's University-New York cost?

The total cost for one year at St. John's University-New York is $73,787 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.

What is the graduation rate at St. John's University-New York?

The graduation rate at St. John's University-New York is 68%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.