More selective than 81% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SJC 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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SJC 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, SJC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 590 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SJC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 680–750 | 590–690 | 27–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 44% | 650–760 | 600–740 | 29–32 | 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 SJC compared with other Maryland colleges?
SJC has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | 9% | 93% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park | 45% | 89% | $15,678 |
| 4 | Coppin State University | 46% | 26% | $9,977 |
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
| 10 | Bowie State University | 72% | 38% | $19,298 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at SJC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SJC admissions questions
What is the SJC acceptance rate?
St. John's College accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 469 of 1,059 applicants were admitted.
Does SJC require the SAT or ACT?
St. John's College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SJC?
The middle 50% of St. John's College enrolled first-year students scored 1270–1440 on the SAT and 27–32 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 SJC?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (133 of 469).
Is SJC getting harder to get into?
St. John's College accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 44% 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 St. John's College overview