Saint John's University
Admissions
Interested in attending Saint John's University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint John's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Saint John's University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint John's University accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,592 people applied and 1,373 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Saint John's University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Saint John's University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Saint John's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Saint John's University considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint John's University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Saint John's University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49. 15% of freshmen who attended Saint John's University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Saint John's University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Saint John's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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