St. John's College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
St. John's College is a private research university in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling about 471 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 55.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,684
- 2024 Average Net Price: $45,597 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 471 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1372
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 473
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,059
- Room & Board: $15,550 annual estimate
St. John's College: what the data shows
Common questions about St. John's College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. John's College?
St. John's College is located in Annapolis, MD (ZIP 21401).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is St. John's College public or private?
St. John's College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St. John's College cost?
Published tuition: $40,684.
Average net price after aid: $45,597.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $42,528 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $46,145 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $44,755 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $49,373 |
| $110,001+ | $45,828 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $162,736.
How hard is it to get into St. John's College?
Admission rate: 55.24%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1372 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St. John's College?
Total enrollment: 471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 473 students.
Graduate enrollment: 112 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. John's College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.43%.
First-year retention: 82.7%.
What do graduates of St. John's College earn?
Median earnings: $34,483 six years after entry; $51,584 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
20.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. John's College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (128 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. John's College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.24%; completion rate 71.43%; median earnings $51,584 at 10 years; net price $45,597. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,684
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. John's College was $40,684.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$45,597
2024 Value
In 2024 St. John's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,597.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$182,388 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$45,597 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$162,736 4-Year Tuition
$15,550 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$680 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$56,914 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$227,656 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St. John's College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.11% 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 St. John's College 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 St. John's College 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 | $46,296 | $46,296 | $29,270 |
| 2014 | $47,726 | $47,726 | $29,456 |
| 2015 | $49,119 | $49,119 | $26,863 |
| 2016 | $50,353 | $50,353 | $29,376 |
| 2017 | $51,795 | $51,795 | $26,808 |
| 2018 | $53,343 | $53,343 | $23,921 |
| 2019 | $35,635 | $35,635 | $27,491 |
| 2020 | $35,935 | $35,935 | $27,993 |
| 2021 | $36,170 | $36,170 | $29,233 |
| 2022 | $37,260 | $37,260 | $26,243 |
| 2023 | $39,126 | $39,126 | $27,934 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55.24% Acceptance Rate
1,059 Total Applicants
469 Students Admitted
133 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.36% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1372
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. John's College reported total enrollment of about 471 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.8%), Non-Resident Alien (13.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). About 20.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. John's College in 2024 is 471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 473 students. Graduate enrollment is about 112 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.7%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.18% 100% Completion Time
71.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.18% of students graduating from St. John's College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 61% male / 39% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St. John's College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$51,584 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
182.83% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. John's College.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 128 completions
Most popular programs at St. John's College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. John's College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. John's College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,919
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,316
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St. John's College is a private non-profit institution located in Annapolis, MD, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 471 students. Student body composition includes White (62.8%), Non-Resident Alien (13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). The admission rate is 55.24%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1372. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.43%. Approximately 20.08% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Annapolis, MD 21401
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
St. John's College 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. John's College located?
St. John's College is located in Annapolis, MD.
What is St. John's College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. John's College is 55.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,059 applicants and 469 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St. John's College cost?
Reported tuition is $40,684 and average net price is $45,597 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,550 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St. John's College?
St. John's College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 473 students, White (62.8%), Non-Resident Alien (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for St. John's College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St. John's College reports midpoint SAT about 1372 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of St. John's College earn?
Median earnings are $34,483 six years after entry and $51,584 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. John's College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. John's College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is St. John's College public or private?
St. John's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Annapolis, MD.
Is St. John's College an HBCU?
No. St. John's College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. John's College a tribal college?
No. St. John's College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is St. John's College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, St. John's College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.9%).
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
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Annapolis, Maryland city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
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.