St. John’s College is often called “the most contrarian college in America.” Or “the most intellectual college in America.”
Our students share a curriculum centered on reading 200 of the greatest books in history. Students learn directly from Plato, Austen, Shakespeare and Nietzsche, to name a few. Classes are interdisciplinary discussions exploring philosophy, literature, history, science and more. With a 7:1 student to faculty ratio, the college ranks #5 for best classroom experience and #9 for best undergraduate teaching.
Founded in 1696, our community has 900 students on two campuses: in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Admissions email address: Annapolis.Admissions@sjc.edu or SantaFe.Admissions@sjc.edu
- University website: http://www.sjc.edu/
Basic details
- Region: Northeast / West
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland; Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Campus setting: Rural
- Type of institution: Private; Liberal Arts College
Admissions information and areas of study offered
- Percentage of students admitted: 57%
- Average ACT range: 26-31
- Average SAT range: 1790-2150 (with writing included)
- Test optional? Yes
- Common Application accepted? Yes
- Areas of study offered include: Liberal Arts
- Full list of majors available: http://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate/liberal-arts/
Finances
- International students are eligible for: Need-based aid; Merit-based scholarship
- Estimated yearly cost (including tuition, board, room and student fees): $50,228
Athletics
- Athletic association for the majority of sports: N/A
- Varsity sports: Men's Fencing; Women's Fencing; Men's Rowing, Women's Rowing; Men's Croquet, Women's Croquet; Men's Sailing, Women's Sailing