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St. John's College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

St. John's College is a community dedicated to liberal education. Such education seeks to free men and women from the tyrannies of unexamined opinions and inherited prejudices. It also endeavors to enable them to make intelligent, free choices concerning the ends and means of both public and private life. At St. John's, freedom is pursued mainly through thoughtful conversation about great books of the Western tradition. The books that are at the heart of learning at St. John's stand among the original sources of our intellectual tradition. They are timeless and timely; they not only illuminate the persisting questions of human existence, but also have great relevance to contemporary problems. They change our minds, move our hearts, and touch our spirits.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$37,260

Out of state

$37,260
Graduate

In state

$19,902

Out of state

$19,902

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
89%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 22.0% $9,243
State/local grants 1.0% $2,250
Institutional grants 86.0% $21,566
Loans 51.0% $7,052

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$14,270 per year

Books & Supplies

$680 per year

Personal Expenses

$750 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
49.9%
  • Apply 982
  • Accepted 490
  • Attend 130

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
590-720
ACT Composite
30-33
SAT Reading
660-740
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
46%
Male Students
54%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian66.17%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities18.68%
  3. Hispanic/Latino6.28%
  4. Asian4.07%
  5. Not Specified2.77%
  6. Black2.03%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

610

Undergraduate students

479

Graduate students

131

Full Time Students
94%
Part Time Students
6%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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