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St. John's College

Annapolis, MD·Private nonprofit·471 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. a private nonprofit school with 471 students.

55%
Accept
471
Students
$45,597
Net Price
71%
Grad Rate
$42,000
Earnings
10 yr
$27,000
Debt

About This School

St. John's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Annapolis, Maryland with approximately 471 undergraduate students enrolled. St. John's College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $45,597 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $42,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Saint John's College or variations may refer to:

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 67% graduation rate suggests this unconventional, great-books-only curriculum genuinely isn't for everyone, and median earnings of $42,000 a decade out are modest — though the relatively low debt of $19,500 at graduation softens that concern somewhat. Worth considering if your student is a self-directed, intellectually curious reader who wants to spend four years in serious conversation about Plato, Euclid, and Shakespeare rather than choosing a traditional major. The tiny campus of under 500 students and 88% freshman retention signal that those who connect with the model tend to stick with it — but make sure it's the right fit before committing.

Founded
1555
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,919

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

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1372
Reading 75th %ile750
Math 75th %ile690

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,684
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,684
Avg Net Price
$45,597
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$42,528
$30–48k$46,145
$48–75k$44,755
$75–110k$49,373
$110k+$45,828

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$27,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
71%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
83%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$27,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$35,400
Female graduates$27,600

Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$27,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White63%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian3%
Two or more races6%
International14%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (471 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

St. John's College

60 College Ave

Annapolis, MD 21401

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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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