Saint Johns University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Collegeville, MN
5.0 1 review

#7 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,572

Location Collegeville, Minnesota
Website csbsju.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#309

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in central Minnesota approximately 80 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Saint John's University is a private Benedictine liberal arts institution situated on 2,700 acres of woodland, lakes, and prairie. The campus features distinctive Bauhaus-influenced architecture, including the notable Marcel Breuer-designed Abbey Church, completed in 1961. The university, established in 1857 by Benedictine monks, operates in partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, a women's college located six miles away, allowing students from both institutions to share academic programs, facilities, and transportation services. While maintaining strong programs across the liberal arts, Saint John's is particularly recognized for its School of Theology and Seminary, environmental studies, and music programs. The university provides traditional residential housing for its all-male student population, with most students living in campus residence halls or apartments throughout their academic career.

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Ratings

Saint John's is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saint Johns University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 941/1228
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.51

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 21.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$55,816

Costs for Saint Johns University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$55,816
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,276
Room and Board		$12,430
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,900
Total One Year Cost		$72,422

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Johns University are Business, Social Sciences, and Biology. 28% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Biology.