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St. John's College
About 55 in 100 applicants get into St. John's College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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St. John's College occupies suburban Annapolis, MD — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 13.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $107,028 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 471 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1250 and 1500 — above the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on St. John's College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1250–1500 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, St. John's College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 650 | 710 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 660 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, St. John's College received 1,059 applications and admitted 469 (44.3%), with 133 enrolling.
How St. John's College compares
| St. John's College | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.2% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,684 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,584 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, St. John's College's median earnings are $51,584 — below the Maryland benchmark of $61,797. Weigh that against the $40,684 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
St. John's College lists tuition at $40,684 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. St. John's College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,684 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 471 undergraduates, St. John's College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.4% of St. John's College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $40,684 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for St. John's College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1250–1500 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is St. John's College's acceptance rate?
44.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 469 admitted from 1,059 applicants.
How much does St. John's College cost?
At St. John's College, published tuition is $40,684 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is St. John's College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do St. John's College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,584 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Washington College — 56.9% admitted
- University of Maryland-College Park — 44.8% admitted
- Coppin State University — 45.8% admitted
- Washington Adventist University — 46.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.