Saint Johns University: Review & Facts

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Saint Johns University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,645 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1879 and is the only college located in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Saint Johns University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Saint Johns University.

Majors
Offered
39
SJU deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Saint Johns University is high at 86% (well above Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at SJU is good - 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at SJU is good, 11:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $51,000 per year. The additional fees at SJU beyond tuition are approximately $1,300; which comes to $52,300 annually.

Read the details about SJU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,592 applications were submitted and 1,373 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Johns University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
SJU offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Johns University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Saint Johns University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $5,700 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Saint Johns University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, SJU seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Johns University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Johns University
2850 Abbey Plaza
Collegeville, Minnesota
56321, USA
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