St. John's College
- Graduation Rate
- 69% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $51,584 B
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $45,597 F
- 166% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 55% B+
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 10.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $10.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $10.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,690,968.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Earnings 26% above the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $10.3 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About St. John's College
St. John's College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Liberal Arts College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate · Arts & Sciences
- Enrollment
- 471
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Humanities
Why students choose St. John's College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 55% of applicants, with a middle-50% SAT of 1270–1440. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $45,597 a year after grants and scholarships — 166% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $51,584 ten years after enrolling — 26% above the typical college, against $27,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Rankings
Can I Get In?
How selective St. John's College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into St. John's College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Annapolis, Maryland, St. John's College offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 55% of applicants receiving an offer. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,372. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- SAT Average
- 1372
- ACT Midpoint
- 29
- SAT Range
- 1270–1440
- ACT Range
- 27–32
- Full-Time Faculty
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $8,919
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.57
- Applicants
- 982
- Admitted
- 490
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend St. John's College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at St. John's College is $40,684, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $45,597. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $42,528 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $27,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $40,684
- Out-of-State
- $40,684
- Avg Net Price
- $45,597
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 20%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 46%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $42,528
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $46,145
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $44,755
- Family Income $110K+
- $45,828
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at St. John's College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is St. John's College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of St. John's College earn a median of $51,584, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $34,483
- 8 Years
- $41,004
- 10 Years
- $51,584
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.52x
- Earning > $25K
- 53%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (74)
- 64%
- 100% (74)
- 64%
- 100% (74)
- 64%
- 100% (74)
- 64%
How St. Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is St. John's College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, St. John's College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $45,597/year ($182,388 total). Graduates earn $51,584 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,873,356 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,690,968 (10.3× your investment). The median debt is $27,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 69% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $182,388
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,873,356
- Net Return
- $1,690,968
- ROI Multiple
- 10.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $45,597
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $455,542
- Investment Income
- $-20,809,540
Top Programs
The fields St. John's College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Humanities 100%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for St. John's College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into St. John's College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Annapolis, Maryland, St. John's College offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 55% of applicants receiving an offer. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,372. The graduation rate is roughly 69%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend St. John's College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at St. John's College is $40,684, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $45,597. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $42,528 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $27,000 in federal student loans.
Is St. John's College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of St. John's College earn a median of $51,584, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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