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St. John's College

Santa Fe, NM·Private nonprofit·369 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

49%
Accept
369
Students
$24,351
Net Price
60%
Grad Rate
$41,400
Earnings
10 yr
$13,500
Debt

About This School

St. John's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico with approximately 369 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $24,351 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $41,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

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The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 60% graduation rate and $41,400 median earnings a decade out suggest this highly unconventional, all-Great-Books curriculum isn't for everyone and doesn't open obvious high-earning career paths. That said, the relatively low median debt of $13,500 limits your financial risk, and students who thrive are typically those who genuinely want to read Plato and Euclid rather than choose a major. Worth considering only if you're a self-directed, intellectually curious student who values ideas over credentials — but visit first, because the program is unlike anything else in American higher education.

Founded
1555
Setting
Fringe rural

Notable Alumni

Tony BlairLester B. PearsonRobert GravesAbhisit VejjajivaKingsley AmisJohn Churchill, 1st Duke of MarlboroughJakov MilatovićPhilip LarkinFumihito, Crown Prince of JapanAlfred Edward HousmanStephen WolframDean Rusk

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1367
Reading 75th %ile750
Math 75th %ile700

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$38,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,946
Avg Net Price
$24,351
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$13,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
60%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White65%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (369 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

St. John's College

1160 Camino Cruz Blanca

Santa Fe, NM 87505-4599

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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