C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
85/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Johns University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Collegeville, Minnesota 56321
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,624
Total Enrollment
76%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Johns University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$76,786
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$59,843
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
75.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,183
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
18%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Johns University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$69,964$101,188-5%#164 of 349#207$24,384
Accounting and Related Services$61,135$80,872+6%#245 of 796#346$27,000
Economics$54,752$80,461-3%#180 of 368#202$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,959$74,762+10%#248 of 1176#347$27,000
Biology$34,684$71,560+25%#78 of 841#107$27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies—$67,607+39%#8 of 137#12—
Political Science and Government$20,939$63,770+1%#233 of 565#275$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$44,047$59,718+9%#71 of 265#89—
Psychology—$56,446+11%#194 of 1027#272$26,428
Communication and Media Studies$40,423————$26,899

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $52,700 $52,700
Room $5,770
Board $6,360
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,572 $68,572

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,624
Total Students
3%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 8%
Black 4%
Asian 4%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 95%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Johns University?
Saint Johns University has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Johns University?
Tuition at Saint Johns University is $52,700 for in-state students and $52,700 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Johns University?
The graduation rate at Saint Johns University is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Johns University a good school?
Saint Johns University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Johns University?
Saint Johns University has a total enrollment of 1,624 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology