St. John's College Admission Requirements
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St. John's College Admission Overview
St. John's College admission requirements are competitive. Last year St. John's College admitted 53.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (A-) and SAT 1290-1460 / ACT 28-34. St. John's College 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 College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
St. John's College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for St. John's College
Acceptance Rate
The St. John's College acceptance rate is 53.1%. Last year, 211 of 397 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in New Mexico.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into St. John's College and can you get accepted?
St. John's College 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 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. John's College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.74Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.74
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at St. John's College typically have around a 3.74 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. St. John's College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
32% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in New Mexico for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
St. John's College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1290-1460Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
35%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 610
- Composite 1290
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 750
- Math 710
- Composite 1460
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at St. John's College typically score around a 1380 SAT (middle 50% 1290–1460) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. St. John's College ranks #1 in the state of New Mexico and #123 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1290 to 1460
SAT policy
St. John's College 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 1380 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
St. John's College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 26
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 31
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at St. John's College typically have around a 31 ACT (mid-50 28–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 95th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. John's College places #1 among colleges in New Mexico and #122 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 34
ACT policy
You may apply to St. John's College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 31.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
74% of St. John's College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
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
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
St. John's College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 53.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.74 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1290-1460); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=245652.
GPA calculator: St. John's College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026