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York St John University
York St John University is a university in York, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
89th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 35.5 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | York St John University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 85.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,362 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 85.2% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 54.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £28,500 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 6% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | York St John University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.9% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 85.9% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 80.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 81.4% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
York St John University appears in 14 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing arts | 21st of 59 | 88.2% | £26,2002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 31st of 87 | 86.7% | Not published |
| Nursing and midwifery | 29th of 75 | 92.1% | Not published |
| Computing | 58th of 108 | 80.7% | Not published |
| Allied health | 35th of 61 | 89.6% | £35,000In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 26th of 45 | 90.4% | £25,30011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 49th of 79 | 79.8% | £25,6006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 27th of 43 | 92.4% | £29,5003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 40th of 57 | 84.0% | £33,10010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 56th of 74 | 85.4% | £24,70018% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 94th of 122 | 85.0% | £31,50012% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 34th of 40 | 90.9% | £25,60023% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 37th of 41 | 90.0% | £25,60016% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 93rd of 100 | 81.9% | £27,1009% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Economics, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, Languages and area studies, Medical sciences, Philosophy and religious studies, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 96 to 111 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 144 full-time degree courses; 122 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 126 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
York St John University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in York
Average private rent in the York area was £1,199 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in York.
Other universities and colleges in York: University of York.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- York St John University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is York St John University in the Be Wise ranking?
89th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 35.5 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about York St John University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 85.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,362 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (85.9%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was learning resources (88.3%, against 88.5%).
How many students continue their course at York St John University?
On Discover Uni data, 85.2% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do York St John University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 54.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do York St John University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £28,500 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 6% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for York St John University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is York St John University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near York St John University?
The ONS average private rent in the York area was £1,199 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.