Liberal arts college
#8 Best colleges in MinnesotaSaint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $25,672 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Collegeville Kickoff Visit DaysOctober 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · On campusMore about Collegeville Kickoff Visit DaysAdd to calendar
- Theater Exploration DayNovember 20, 2026 · 4:30 PM–9:30 PM · On campusMore about Theater Exploration DayAdd to calendar
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Rankings
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In America
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#265 of 1,829
- Best colleges for nursing in America#173 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#184 of 1,132
- Best small colleges in America#148 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#286 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#244 of 1,318
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#241 of 1,238
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#141 of 690
- Best colleges for psychology in America#307 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#402 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#290 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#308 of 1,358
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#155 of 682
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#141 of 598
- Best test-optional colleges in America#352 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#289 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#304 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#303 of 1,215
In Minnesota
- Best small colleges in Minnesota#2 of 19
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Minnesota#2 of 17
- Best colleges for business in Minnesota#5 of 34
- Best colleges for accounting in Minnesota#5 of 30
- Best colleges for nursing in Minnesota#5 of 25
- Best colleges in Minnesota#8 of 40
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Minnesota#8 of 40
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Minnesota#6 of 29
- Best colleges for education in Minnesota#7 of 32
- Best test-optional colleges in Minnesota#8 of 35
- Best colleges for computer science in Minnesota#6 of 24
- Best colleges for psychology in Minnesota#8 of 32
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Minnesota#5 of 19
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Minnesota#5 of 19
- Best colleges for art and design in Minnesota#8 of 30
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Minnesota#8 of 30
- Best colleges for English in Minnesota#8 of 30
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,183 · ACT 24
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$16,277
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $68,521 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,481 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 100% · Women 0% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 18% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 16% |
| Total students | 1,624 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $25,672 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $68,521 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 74% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 86% |
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $76,786 |
| Admission rate | 91% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $919 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Average SAT | 1183 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 503–635 |
| SAT math | 438–593 |
| ACT composite | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 46% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Accounting | |
| Economics | |
| Business administration | |
| Biology | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Political science | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Communication studies, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, German, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition Sciences, Other mathematics and statistics, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Romance languages, Social sciences, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Communication | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| Setting | Rural |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,430 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 14%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 83%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $177,015IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)About 75 miles away · about 1 hour 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MinneapolisAbout 69 miles away · about 1 hour 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 12°F in January · 71°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Collegeville St John'S, MN |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.91 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.64 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Saint Johns University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 22% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Saint Johns University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $25,672 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Saint Johns University?
- Saint Johns University admitted 91% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Saint Johns University’s graduates do?
- 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $76,786; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 174792
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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