S
#6 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

Saint John's Admission Requirements

Collegeville, Minnesota

 1 Reviews

Chances of getting into Saint Johns University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Johns University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint John's and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint John's is 89%.  It ranks #30 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. Saint Johns University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,367 out of 1,542 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 37 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Johns University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint John's application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Johns University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Saint John's SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1085-1240
Applicants Submitting SAT 
6%
SAT Scores for Saint Johns University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 545
SAT Composite 25th 1085
SAT Scores for Saint Johns University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1240
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Johns University?

Saint Johns University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint Johns University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1085-1240.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Johns University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >94%
1162 to 1240 Avg + 89%-94%
1085 to 1162 Avg - 81%-89%
1008 to 1085 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 1008 Low <69%
Calculate My Chances 
Connect with Saint John's

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Saint John's ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
50%
ACT Scores for Saint Johns University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Saint Johns University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint John's?

Saint Johns University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Saint John's regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-28.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Johns University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >94%
25 to 28 Avg + 89%-94%
22 to 25 Avg - 81%-89%
19 to 22 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 19 Low <69%
Calculate My Chances 

Saint John's GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.51
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Johns University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Saint John's. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Johns University was 3.51 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.51 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Saint John's accepts 89% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Saint Johns University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Saint Johns University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Johns University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Johns University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 0 1,542 1,542
Accepted 0 1,367 1,367
Acceptance Rate ? 89% 89%
Enrolled 0 408 408
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) ? 30% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Johns University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Johns University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Johns University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Johns University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174792 IPEDS survey data for Saint Johns University.

FAQs

Does Saint Johns University prefer SAT or ACT?

6% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint John's. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Johns University?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint John's. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Johns University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1085 and 1240. 6% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Johns University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 28. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.