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St. John's College

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505-4599

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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St. John's College is a private rural institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1367.

A small campus of 369 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,985 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,351.

Established
1696
Motto
Facio liberos ex liberis libris libraque
Mascot
Platypus/Axolotl
Type
Private liberal arts college

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49%Acceptance
1367SAT Avg
369Students
7:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$44,985Earnings 10yr
$24,351Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1367

Reading & WritingMid: 710
680750
MathMid: 665
580700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2731

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,946
Room & Board$15,468
Books & Supplies$410
Total Cost of Attendance$53,018
Average Net Price$24,351

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,669
$30–48K$15,405
$48–75K$18,836
$75–110K$26,282
$110K+$35,017

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
369
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 1%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.0%
Freshman Retention78.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,770
10 Years$44,985

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • John's College traces its origins to King William's School, founded in 1696.
  • King William's School was founded with an affiliation to the Church of England.
  • In 1907, it became the undergraduate college of a loosely organized "University of Maryland" that included the professional schools located in Baltimore.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from MD state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Baltimorepop. 570K
22 mi(38 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
30 mi(52 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
97 mi(168 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BWI Baltimore-Washington16 mi
IAD Washington Dulles52 mi
MDT Harrisburg85 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
New York, NY178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
Hartford, CT278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Providence, RI332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Albany, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Syracuse, NY282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Philadelphia, PA97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Harrisburg, PA92 mi · ~2h 39m drive
Newark, NJ173 mi · ~5h drive
Washington, DC30 mi · ~52 min drive
Baltimore, MD22 mi · ~38 min drive
Atlanta, GA569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Charlotte, NC353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Raleigh, NC251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Miami, FL938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
Orlando, FL774 mi · ~22h 22m drive
Tampa, FL836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Nashville, TN596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
New Orleans, LA992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
Richmond, VA112 mi · ~3h 14m drive
Chicago, IL619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Detroit, MI414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Minneapolis, MN954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
St. Louis, MO738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Kansas City, MO969 mi · ~28h drive
Indianapolis, IN519 mi · ~15h drive
Columbus, OH354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Cleveland, OH325 mi · ~9h 23m drive
Milwaukee, WI657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Dallas, TX1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive
Houston, TX1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive
Austin, TX1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1415 mi · ~40h 53m drive
Los Angeles, CA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA2462 mi · ~71h 7m drive
San Diego, CA2299 mi · ~66h 25m drive
Seattle, WA2344 mi · ~67h 43m drive
Portland, OR2371 mi · ~68h 30m drive
Denver, CO1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Phoenix, AZ2007 mi · ~57h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1868 mi · ~53h 58m drive
Honolulu, HI4856 mi · ~140h 17m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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