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St. John's College-Department of Nursing

St Johns School of Nursing St John's College of Nursing

Springfield, Illinois 62702

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

St. John's College-Department of Nursing is a private urban institution in Springfield, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 76 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $86,331 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1887
Motto
Men and women for and with others
Mascot
Wildcat
Type
Private selective secondary school and university college

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
76Students
8:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$86,331Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

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

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (5)

Student Body

Undergrads
76
Gender Split
91% / 9%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 9%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,248
10 Years$86,331

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

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • John's College was founded in 1887 with the establishment of the “Select School” for young men at the Catholic presbytery, Holy Redeemer Cathedral in Belize City.
  • The school opened with 12 day-students and two boarders.
  • According to the 1897 prospectus, the school's mission was “to afford the youth of the Colony, and the neighboring Republics, the means of obtaining a solid mental and moral training.
  • In February 1896, it moved into a newly constructed building on the cathedral grounds.
  • On July 17, 1917, the faculty and students moved into spacious wooden buildings with wide verandahs and windows open to the sea breeze.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
87 mi(151 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
178 mi(309 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
185 mi(321 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis83 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare175 mi
IND Indianapolis178 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
New York, NY826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Hartford, CT897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
Providence, RI962 mi · ~27h 47m drive
Albany, NY847 mi · ~24h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Rochester, NY664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Buffalo, NY597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Philadelphia, PA767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Pittsburgh, PA511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Harrisburg, PA675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Newark, NJ817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Washington, DC676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Baltimore, MD695 mi · ~20h 5m drive
Atlanta, GA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Raleigh, NC662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Miami, FL1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Orlando, FL910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Tampa, FL916 mi · ~26h 28m drive
Nashville, TN296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
New Orleans, LA681 mi · ~19h 40m drive
Richmond, VA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Chicago, IL178 mi · ~5h 9m drive
Detroit, MI385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Minneapolis, MN402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
St. Louis, MO87 mi · ~2h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Columbus, OH352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Cleveland, OH433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Dallas, TX628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Houston, TX766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Austin, TX802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
Los Angeles, CA1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive
San Francisco, CA1761 mi · ~50h 52m drive
San Diego, CA1602 mi · ~46h 17m drive
Seattle, WA1705 mi · ~49h 15m drive
Portland, OR1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive
Denver, CO814 mi · ~23h 31m drive
Phoenix, AZ1315 mi · ~37h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI4154 mi · ~120h drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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