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St. John's College
About 53 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 anchors the college town of Santa Fe, NM, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 12.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $118,200 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 368 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1260 and 1450 — above the NM 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
St. John's College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1260–1450 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically St. John's College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 680 | 700 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 660 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, St. John's College received 463 applications and admitted 229 (49.5%), with 79 enrolling.
How St. John's College compares
| St. John's College | New Mexico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 53.1% | 90.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,504 | $8,183 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,985 | $41,944 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median St. John's College student earns $44,985 — 7% above the New Mexico median of $41,944 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
St. John's College lists tuition at $40,504 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. St. John's College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,504 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 368 undergraduates, St. John's College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
54.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a St. John's College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
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 1260–1450 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 53.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is St. John's College's acceptance rate?
49.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 229 admitted from 463 applicants.
How much does St. John's College cost?
At St. John's College, published tuition is $40,504 — 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 $44,985 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New Mexico
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — 44.5% admitted
- New Mexico Military Institute — 52.6% admitted
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus — 89% admitted
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus — 95.2% 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.