More selective than 29% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 50% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Johns University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Saint Johns University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Johns University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 503 | 635 |
| SAT math | 438 | 593 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 941 | 1228 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Johns University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 503–635 | 438–593 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 575–635 | 570–645 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Johns University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Saint Johns University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Bethel University | 88% | 71% | $28,556 |
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | 91% | 75% | $25,672 |
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Johns University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Johns University admissions questions
What is the Saint Johns University acceptance rate?
Saint Johns University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,445 of 1,597 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Johns University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Johns University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Johns University?
The middle 50% of Saint Johns University enrolled first-year students scored 941–1228 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Johns University?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (365 of 1,445).
Is Saint Johns University getting harder to get into?
Saint Johns University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Johns University overview