Saint Johns Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Saint Johns University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Saint Johns to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Saint Johns University (Saint Johns)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Saint Johns's acceptance rate is 90.62% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,685 students applied and 1,527 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Saint Johns.

To apply to Saint Johns, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Saint Johns's acceptance rate places 21st out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 24 at Saint Johns. Saint Johns's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 16 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Saint Johns's yield rate is 21.94%, which is moderately lower by 7.49 percentage points (approximately 25.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Saint Johns at Minnesota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Saint Johns's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Saint Johns's acceptance rate is 90.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.94%. 1,685 men and 0 women applied to Saint Johns and 1,527 men and 0 women students were accepted.

Among them, 335 men and 0 women were enrolled in Saint Johns. You can explore the Saint Johns's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Saint Johns
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,685	1,685	0	0	0
Admitted	1,527	1,527	0	0	0
Enrolled	335	335	0	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.62%	90.62%	-	-	-
Yield	21.94%	21.94%	-	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Saint Johns University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 14 students (4% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 165 students (49% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Saint Johns.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,100, including 555 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 545 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 635 and the 25th percentile is 503. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 593 and the 25th percentile is 438.

The median ACT composite score is 24, with a 75th percentile score of 27 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Saint Johns. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 22.

How competitive is Saint Johns's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Saint Johns University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Saint Johns
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	941	1,100	1,228
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	503	555	635
SAT Math	438	545	593
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT Math	20	25	27
ACT English	18	22	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Saint Johns University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Saint Johns. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Saint Johns University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Saint Johns Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Saint Johns:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://csbsju.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://csbsju.edu/admission/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the Saint Johns?

Saint Johns is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 90.62%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Saint Johns?

Saint Johns recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Saint Johns is 1,100, and the average ACT score is 24. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Saint Johns require essays or personal statements?

Saint Johns recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Saint Johns admission?

Saint Johns recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Saint Johns does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Saint Johns requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Saint Johns requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Saint Johns?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Saint Johns are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.