Swimcloud
Saint Johns University logo

Saint Johns University

Recruiting information

The most important trait of an incoming first year is an open mind and willingness to work hard. If you believe that you can get better everyday with hard work, and are willing to work with new coaches & teammates in order to achieve your goals, then SJU will be a place that you can thrive. Hard work comes in many forms, and being flexible and open to seeing things in a new way is the skill that allows athletes to continue to grow and achieve at the highest levels in college.

Small 4-year, highly residential (confers bachelors degrees, FTE enrollment 1,000 to 2,999, at least 50 percent of degree-seeking undergraduates live on campus and at least 80 percent attend full time).
  • 4 years
    Education duration
  • Rural
    School setting
  • Private
    School type
  • Small
    School size

Cost & Financial aid

Average annual cost

Cost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.

$24,849

By family income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family income Average cost
$0–$30,000 $15,559
$30,001–$48,000 $16,641
$48,001–$75,000 $16,878
$75,001–$110,000 $24,121
$110,001+ $32,132

Students receiving federal loans

At some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergraduate may leave school with $0 in debt.

Graduation & Retention

Graduation rate

Students who return
after their first year

Out of 1,029 students…

Graduated 76%
Transferred 18%
Withdrew 5%

Outcomes

Median total debt after graduation

Total debt after graduation depends on field of study for undergraduate borrowers who complete college.

Repayment rate

Making progress 44%
Paid in full 19%
Not making progress 18%
Deferment 9%
Forbearance 6%
Delinquent 3%

Typical earnings salary after completing field of study

Data Not Available

Student body

Student admissions

Student population 1,638
Undergraduate enrollment 1,533
Graduate enrollment 105

Full-time

24 and under

Race/Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 8%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Non-resident alien 3%

Admissions

Admission rate

ACT

ACT Combined

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math

Programs/Majors

Field of study Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 62
Accounting and Related Services 59
Economics 33
Biology 30
Computer Science 19
Political Science and Government 19
Communication and Media Studies 16
Psychology 16
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 11
Natural Sciences 10
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 9
Physics 9
Music 9
History 9
Nutrition Sciences 8
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 8
Mathematics 7
Sociology 7
English Language and Literature 6
Chemistry 6
Theological and Ministerial Studies 4
Social Sciences 4
Area Studies 3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
Philosophy 3
Fine and Studio Arts 3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 1
Applied Mathematics 1
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft 1
Field of study Median earnings
Computer Science $68,778
Accounting and Related Services $57,589
Economics $55,151
Business Administration, Management and Operations $52,789
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $48,849
Political Science and Government $39,369
Psychology $37,748
Biology $28,598
Field of study Median debt
Computer Science $24,384
Psychology $26,428
Communication and Media Studies $27,000
Biology $27,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology $27,000
Economics $27,000
Political Science and Government $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations $27,000
Accounting and Related Services $27,000
Info: Department of Education