St. John's College
St. John’s College is the third oldest college in the United States and famous for the distinctive Great Books curriculum. Students read over 200 of the greatest books ever written, discuss them in classes of 20 students or fewer, and, instead of choosing a major, study in an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes philosophy, literature, mathematics, history, physics, politics, biology, music, and more. Students can choose between two campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Annapolis campus, in the downtown of the vibrant capital of Maryland, is home to students who love the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, nearby Washington, DC, and joining a close-knit community of thinkers and seekers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | December 1 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
10%
Submitting ACT
40%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1327
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
541
Total Number of Undergrads
462
Classroom Sizes
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,126 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,126 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,984 |
| Books and Supplies | $680 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,775
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,243
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,566
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,052
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
40
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
62%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Axolotl and Platypus
School Colors
black and orange
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Washington
New York
Baltimore
San Francisco
Boston
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
64%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,000
What Students Are Saying
St. John's College is a haven of great thinkers. Here everyone's view is respected.We understand what we do and we love to be Johnnies.
Afua from Annapolis, MD
It is a life changer. It challenges you to not only learn how to learn but also to value a place in the world wondering at the world. I would be lost without this education.
Jennifer from Annapolis, MD
A highly intellectual, academically rigorous environment.
A pre-determined, everyone takes the same classes, Great Books curriculum.
Located in a beautiful town, near the Naval Academy.
A pre-determined, everyone takes the same classes, Great Books curriculum.
Located in a beautiful town, near the Naval Academy.
Melody
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