St. John's College
Santa Fe, NM · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 49.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1260–1450 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–31 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $24,351 |
| Grad rate | 60% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,985 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 1/15/2027 11/15/2026 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | $0 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Discuss a book that you would call a “great book.” We want to learn both about the ideas in the book and about you. What makes the book great in your view? What effect has it had on what you think or how you think?· ~400 words
- What about St. John’s and the curriculum interest you most?· ~200 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).