2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$26,655
Net Price
85%
Admitted
13%
Enrolled
68%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
St. John’s University-New York
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 19,658. In 2021, there were 303 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #66 in New York and ranks #640 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
303
Total Enrollment
19,658
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for St. John’s University-New York
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New York Rank
Combining ranking factors for 99 schools that offer psychology degrees in New York, St. John’s University-New York ranks #66.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., St. John’s University-New York ranks #640.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, St. John’s University-New York offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and School Psychology. At the post master certificate level Mental Health Counseling are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Child Psychology | – | – | – | 5 |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 4 | – | 5 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 37 | – | 16 |
| General Psychology | 159 | 13 | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 24 | 1 | – |
| School Psychology | – | 33 | – | 6 |
| Total Graduates | 159 | 111 | 1 | 32 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 23,658 students applied to the St. John’s University-New York. The university admitted 85% and 13% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for New York universities is 12,286. On average, all New York institutions admit 68% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of St. John’s University-New York students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 82%. Compared to all New York four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for St. John’s University-New York is 68%, compared to 65% for all New York universities.
Compare SJU-NY to New York Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of St. John’s University-New York to the average of all New York four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
SJU-NY
23,658
Applicants
85%
Percent Admitted
13%
Percent Enrolled
82%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
NY Colleges
12,286
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 603 or 43% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 793 or 57% part-time faculty members employed at St. John’s University-New York. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 603 or 43%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
SJU-NY
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
43%
Percent Full-Time
57%
Percent Part-Time
43%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NY Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
52%
Percent Full-Time
48%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at St. John’s University-New York the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $43,962, and the average cost for books and supplies is $678.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $30,666 and the average cost for graduate fees is $850.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend St. John’s University-New York in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for St. John’s University-New York | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $18,250 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,280 |
| Total Living Expenses | $20,530 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $43,962 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $678 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $65,170 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $30,666 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $850 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $31,516 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend St. John’s University-New York is $26,655. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare St. John’s University-New York to all New York universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
SJU-NY
$65,170
Cost to Attend
$27,706
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$26,655
Net Price
NY Colleges
$44,950
Cost to Attend
$18,304
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,389
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,073 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 10,068 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $27,706.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 10,068 | $27,706 |
| Pell Grants | 3,545 | $5,452 |
| Federal Student Loans | 4,515 | $6,552 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the St. John’s University-New York to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
SJU-NY
10,068
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
3,545
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
4,515
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
NY Colleges
4,270
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
2,106
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
1,890
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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