# Saint Johns University

Private nonprofit college in Collegeville, MN. IPEDS ID 174792.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-johns-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/saint-johns-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 91% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,672 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 75%; beats 81% of MN colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $76,786; beats 97% of MN colleges and 91% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,354 |
| 30-48k | $9,715 |
| 48-75k | $16,196 |
| 75-110k | $22,913 |
| 110k+ | $32,822 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.14 years on average (66% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $76,786 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,354 | $42,866 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,715 | $40,220 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,196 | $67,051 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $22,913 | $94,860 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $32,822 | $135,883 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $68,521
- Tuition and fees: $55,816
- Housing and meals: $12,130; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 503–635; SAT math: 438–593; ACT: 21–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,597 applicants, 1,445 admitted, 365 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 91%, ACT 21–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT 22–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,964 | $101,188 | $24,384 |
| Accounting | $61,135 | $80,872 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $54,752 | $80,461 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,959 | $74,762 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $34,684 | $71,560 | $27,000 |
| Writing | not reported | $67,607 | not reported |
| Political Science | $20,939 | $63,770 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $44,047 | $59,718 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $56,446 | $26,428 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | $40,423 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $94,590 (St. Cloud, MN), $100,790 (MN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $77,720 (St. Cloud, MN), $81,600 (MN), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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