Saint John's University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Saint John’s is not a reach for many students with steady grades, so use the 77% admit rate as a cue to focus on fit, coursework, and financial planning. If you submit testing, the ACT is the more common choice here, and a 27 or higher puts you at the top of the reported range.
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Saint John's University facts and stats
Saint John's University is a rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,413 students. Saint John's has an 86% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 75% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12.7:1.
⬡ LangSmitha3d3e194-a287-4bcc-a99b-056282d5e3f3Collegeville, MN
How do your scores compare at Saint John's?
Key Saint John's University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 15
Early Action
December 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Saint John's, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you have time to retake in the summer before senior year and again in the fall. For the December 15 Early Action deadline, treat the November SAT or October ACT as the last scores likely to arrive in time, giving you one more chance to improve a superscore if available.
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What you'll actually pay
Saint John's has a total cost of attendance of about $68,250, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 63% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $50,779. Merit aid can also significantly reduce costs, with an average merit award of $30,968. Students graduate with an average debt of $41,064.
⬡ LangSmithec89ca7b-d4f8-46ac-8cdd-11bd4d22e6f4Student life at Saint John's University
90% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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