Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN · Rural (fringe)

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Acceptance rate
90.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$25,672
Sticker price $68,521
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$76,786
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
90.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,597
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,445
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
365
Yield (admitted who enroll)
25%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
—
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
90%
SAT reading, middle 50%
503–635
SAT math, middle 50%
438–593
ACT composite, middle 50%
21–27
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
5% / 50%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,354
Family income $30–48k$9,715
Family income $48–75k$16,196
Family income $75–110k$22,913
Family income $110k+$32,822
Full sticker price (per year)
$68,521
Tuition & fees – in-state
$55,816
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$55,816
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
55%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$48,669
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$76,786

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,395
Graduate students
159
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
0.0%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Full-time faculty
83%

Undergraduate diversity

White76%
Hispanic7.6%
Black4.2%
Unknown4.2%
Asian3.7%
International3.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or more0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing47%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Social Sciences10%
Computer & Information Sciences6.7%
Health Professions3.3%
Communication & Journalism3.3%
Physical Sciences2.7%
Natural Resources & Conservation2.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Brian J. Bruess, Ph.D.
Main phone
(320) 363-2011
Address
2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN 56321

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.