St. John's College
Santa Fe, New Mexico · Private
St. John's College admitted 50% of 463 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1260–1450 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
St. John's College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free, and St. John's College accepts the Common App fee waiver. St. John's College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check St. John's College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,824 a year. After grants, students paid $28,368 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is St. John's College’s acceptance rate?
St. John's College admitted 50% of applicants: 229 of 463 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is St. John's College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for St. John's College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1260 to 1450, with a median around 1360. A score at or above 1360 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is St. John's College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and St. John's College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does St. John's College require?
Besides the application and transcript, St. John's College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does St. John's College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. St. John's College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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