St John's Admission Requirements

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St John's Admission Overview

St John's admission requirements are competitive. Last year St John's admitted 55.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.81 GPA (A-) and SAT 1270-1440 / ACT 27-32. St John's is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St John's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St John's Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

55.2%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Average

Very Low

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Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The St John's acceptance rate is 55.2%. Last year, 469 of 849 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St John's and can you get accepted?

St John's is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

St. John's College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.81. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St John's GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.81

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.81

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at St John's typically have around a 3.81 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. St John's is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

37% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled St. John's College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	37.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	17.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	11.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	4.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

St John's SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1270-1440

Freshmen who sent SAT

38%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 680
Math 590
Composite 1270

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 690
Composite 1440

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at St John's typically score around a 1360 SAT (middle 50% 1270–1440) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 93rd percentile nationally. St John's ranks #3 in the state of Maryland and #134 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1270 to 1440

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

St John's is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1360 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at St. John's College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1440+	Above 75th	>70%
1360 to 1440	Avg +	56%-70%
1270 to 1360	Avg -	39%-56%
Below 1270	Below mid-50	<39%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St John's ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 29
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at St John's typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 27–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St John's places #5 among colleges in Maryland and #173 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to St John's without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at St. John's College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>73%
29 to 32	Avg +	55%-73%
27 to 29	Avg -	42%-55%
Below 27	Below mid-50	<42%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of St. John's College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted St. John's College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	49%
Top 25% of class	66%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

St. John's College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	413	373	849
Accepted	241	179	469
Acceptance Rate	58%	48%	55%
Enrolled	59	51	117
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	28%	25%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to St. John's College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

St. John's College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to St. John's College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at St. John's College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	No
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

St John's is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 55.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.81 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1270-1440); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025