St. John's College Santa Fe Admissions

St. John's College Santa Fe Admissions Overview:

Admissions at St. John's College in Santa Fe are holistic: the admissions office looks at more than just an applicant's grades and test scores. They take in account an applicant's writing skills, academic background, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, etc. To apply, those interested will need to submit an application, transcripts of high school work, a letter of recommendation, and a personal essay. With an acceptance rate of 63%, St. John's admits the majority of students each year. If you have any questions, be sure to visit the school's website for more information.

Admissions Data (2016):

• St. John's College Santa Fe Acceptance Rate: 63%
• St. John's College is Test-Optional. The college does not report its scores for national ranking purposes.
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St. John's College Santa Fe Description:

Located on a 250-acre campus in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Santa Fe, New Mexico, St. John's College in Santa Fe has a spectacular location. The Santa Fe college was opened in 1964 as a second campus to St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. Students have the opportunity to study on either campus. St. John's College is not for everyone -- all students have the same curriculum, and all graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in the liberal arts and sciences. The heart of a St. John's education is reading and discussion focused on mathematics, languages, science and music. All students will graduate with an in-depth understanding of important works of Western civilization. The college has an impressive 8 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Seminars average about 20 students and are taught by two faculty members, and tutorials and labs have 12 to 16 students. Grades are not emphasized at St. John's, and while students will read many books, they will never use a textbook. The great majority of St. John's graduates go on to law school, medical school, or graduate school. Despite what the college's name might suggest, St. John's has no religious affiliation.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 400 (326 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 56% Male / 44% Female
• 98% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $50,878
• Books: $650
• Room and Board: $11,162
• Other Expenses: $1,000
• Total Cost: $63,690

St. John's College Santa Fe Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 97%
  • Loans: 49%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $38,795
  • Loans: $6,735

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences (all students at St. John's College have the same curriculum)

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 43%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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