Saint Johns University
Saint Johns University is a private research university in Collegeville, Minnesota, enrolling about 1,395 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 90.62% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $76,786 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $55,816
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,672 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.62% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,395 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.38%
- Average SAT Score: 1183
Saint Johns University: what the data shows
Common questions about Saint Johns University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Saint Johns University?
Saint Johns University is located in Collegeville, MN (ZIP 56321).
Is Saint Johns University public or private?
Saint Johns University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Saint Johns University cost?
Published tuition: $55,816.
Average net price after aid: $25,672.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,354 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,715 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,196 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,913 |
| $110,001+ | $32,822 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $223,264.
How hard is it to get into Saint Johns University?
Admission rate: 90.62%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1183 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Saint Johns University?
Total enrollment: 1,395 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Johns University?
150%-time completion rate: 75.38%.
First-year retention: 85.8%.
What do graduates of Saint Johns University earn?
Median earnings: $59,843 six years after entry; $76,786 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
18.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Saint Johns University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (419 completions)
- CIP 520201 (101 completions)
- CIP 520301 (62 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (26 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (24 completions)
- Computer Science (24 completions)
- Economics (19 completions)
- CIP 260908 (18 completions)
- Social Sciences (16 completions)
- CIP 399999 (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Saint Johns University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.62%; completion rate 75.38%; median earnings $76,786 at 10 years; net price $25,672. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$55,816
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Johns University was $55,816.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,672
2024 Value
In 2024 Saint Johns University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,672.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$102,688 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,672 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$223,264 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Saint Johns University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Saint Johns University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Saint Johns University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,162 | $37,162 | $22,866 |
| 2014 | $38,704 | $38,704 | $22,450 |
| 2015 | $40,226 | $40,226 | $22,530 |
| 2016 | $41,732 | $41,732 | $22,755 |
| 2017 | $43,356 | $43,356 | $23,977 |
| 2018 | $44,990 | $44,990 | $25,009 |
| 2019 | $46,546 | $46,546 | $24,271 |
| 2020 | $48,166 | $48,166 | $25,487 |
| 2021 | $49,842 | $49,842 | $24,849 |
| 2022 | $52,164 | $52,164 | $25,169 |
| 2023 | $53,942 | $53,942 | $27,018 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.62% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1183
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Saint Johns University in 2024 is 1,395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.10% 100% Completion Time
75.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.10% of students graduating from Saint Johns University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Saint Johns University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$76,786 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
647.76% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Saint Johns University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 101 completions
CIP 52.0301: 62 completions
General Biological Sciences: 26 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 24 completions
Computer Science: 24 completions
Economics: 19 completions
CIP 26.0908: 18 completions
Social Sciences: 16 completions
CIP 39.9999: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 419 completions
Most popular programs at Saint Johns University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Saint Johns University graduates.
About
Saint Johns University is a private non-profit institution located in Collegeville, MN, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,395 students. The admission rate is 90.62%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1183. The institution maintains a 75.38% graduation rate. Approximately 18.03% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Collegeville, MN 56321
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Saint Johns University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Saint Johns University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $55,816 and average net price is $25,672 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Saint Johns University?
The admission rate is 90.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Saint Johns University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Saint Johns University reports midpoint SAT about 1183 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Saint Johns University earn?
Median earnings are $59,843 six years after entry and $76,786 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Johns University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Saint Johns University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Saint Johns University?
Total enrollment is about 1,395 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Saint Johns University public or private?
Saint Johns University is a private nonprofit institution located in Collegeville, MN.
Is Saint Johns University an HBCU?
No. Saint Johns University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Saint Johns University a tribal college?
No. Saint Johns University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Saint Johns University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Saint Johns University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.6%).
Is Saint Johns University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Saint Johns University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.