Saint John's University

It is moderately difficult to get into Saint John's University. The acceptance rate at Saint John's University is 86%. Last year, 1,592 students applied to Saint John's University and 1,373 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Saint John's University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Saint John's University for fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Saint John's University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Saint John's University's admissions stats.

Saint John's University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1055
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	45%
Waitlist	No

Saint John's University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint John's University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Info Not Available	December 15	January 15

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Applying Early to Saint John's University?

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**Saint John's University does not offer early decision **

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. Saint John's University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Saint John's University Admissions

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Transferring to Saint John's University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint John's University

Saint John's University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saint John's University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Saint John's University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Saint John's University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Saint John's University for more information on admission factors.

Saint John's University Application Requirements

To apply to Saint John's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Saint John's University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory program
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saint John's University?

Students admitted to Saint John's University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 43% submitted a class rank. At Saint John's University 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saint John's University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	13%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saint John's University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saint John's University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of Saint John's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 45% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint John's University?

To be competitive with other Saint John's University applicants, you should strive to score between 915 and 1175 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Saint John's University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1175 and 25% of scored lower than 915, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Saint John's University student is 1055.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint John's University students scored 585 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Saint John's University students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Saint John's University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint John's University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint John's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Saint John's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint John's University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint John's University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Saint John's University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saint John's University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint John's University.

Does Saint John's University accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint John's University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint John's University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint John's University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saint John's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint John's University?

❌ No, Saint John's University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Saint John's University's acceptance rate?

✅ Saint John's University has an acceptance rate of 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint John's University?

❌ Saint John's University does not offer early decision.

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