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St. John's College traces its roots to the King William's School which was founded in 1696. It came to be known as the St. John's College in 1784. The Santa Fe campus in New Mexico, which was established in 1964, is spread across 250 acres. St. John's College also operates another campus in Annapolis, Maryland.
St. John's College-Santa Fe Campus grants the Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts. Graduate programs in liberal arts and eastern classics are offered through the Graduate Institute. The college is particularly popular for The Great Books program.
Students of St. John's College-Santa Fe Campus participate in a variety of sports like basketball, boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, volleyball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, croquet, golf, handball, and fencing. Among the student publications of the Santa Fe campus are "The Grout", "GIANNI", and "The Moon".
St John's College is located in a small city, in Santa Fe, NM. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at St John's College top out at the Master's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at St John's College often study liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Students at St John's College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, St John's College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 535 students (605 full-time equivalent).
St John's College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. St John's College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
St John's College Santa Fe
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4599
General Phone: (505) 984-6000
http://www.stjohnscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 153 | liberal arts and humanities, Classical languages and literature |
Number of programs and degrees for St John's College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, St John's College had a total enrollment of 535 students (605 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 19% |
| Texas | 11% |
| New Mexico | 9% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
St John's College offers campus housing for 325 of its 605 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Fe, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 323 | 263 | 81% | 119 | 45% |
| Men | 183 | 148 | 81% | 68 | 46% |
| Women | 140 | 115 | 82% | 51 | 44% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 39,604 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 39,604 |
| Room and board | $ 9,284 |
| Books and supplies | $ 275 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
St John's College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 209300)
St John's College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $77,595 | 13 | $76,135 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $77,595 | 13 | $76,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St John's College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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