St. John's College — acceptance rate 49%, tuition $37,842St. John's College campus, Santa Fe, NM. Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
C
43/100
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
447
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
49%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at St. John's College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$44,985
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,770
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
54.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,426
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
27%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NM wage index 0.75). 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 St. John's College
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.
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.
For parents & investors
The St. John's College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $575,314
Avg rent near campus: $1,763/mo — vs ~$895/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 87508 (3.5% cap, Santa Fe)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$37,842
$37,842
Room
$8,054
Board
$7,414
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$55,824
$55,824
Financial Aid
97%
Receive Any Aid
24%
Receive Pell Grants
45%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at St. John's College?
St. John's College has an acceptance rate of 49%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend St. John's College?
Tuition at St. John's College is
$37,842 for in-state students
and $37,842 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at St. John's College?
The graduation rate at St. John's College is 60%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is St. John's College a good school?
St. John's College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend St. John's College?
St. John's College has a total enrollment of 447 students.
Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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