St. John's College (Maryland) Acceptance Rate (55%)

Q: What is St. John’s College's acceptance rate?

St. John’s College's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 469 of 849 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 55% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 590–690 math

ACT, middle 50%: 27–32 composite

Average net price: $27,729 a year (2022–23)

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St. John’s College GPA requirements

St. John’s College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St. John’s College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

St. John’s College acceptance rate

St. John’s College admitted 469 of 849 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 55%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

St. John’s College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Annapolis, Maryland, with 471 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered St. John’s College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	680	720	750
SAT Math	590	650	690
ACT Composite	27	30	32
ACT English	27	29	35
ACT Math	26	27	29

38% submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores, as St. John’s College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1372 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What St. John’s College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with St. John’s College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

St. John’s College doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,729 a year at St. John’s College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into St. John’s College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. St. John’s College admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How selective is St. John’s College?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. St. John’s College admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is St. John’s College's acceptance rate?

St. John’s College's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 469 of 849 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into St. John’s College?

St. John’s College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What SAT and ACT scores do St. John’s College students have?

The middle 50% of St. John’s College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 590–690 in math; ACT composite 27–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How important is GPA for getting into St. John’s College?

It's one factor among several: St. John’s College requires high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does St. John’s College require the SAT or ACT?

Check St. John’s College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. St. John’s College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.

What is the average net price at St. John’s College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,729 a year at St. John’s College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at St. John’s College if a parent went there?

No. St. John’s College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at St. John’s College?

No. St. John’s College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.

Before you apply, check St. John’s College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: St. John's CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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