Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $39,126
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $39,126
- Average Net Price
- $27,934
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 22.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,984
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,000
- Books & Supplies
- $680
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $54,790
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 49.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $21,627 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,625 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $24,052 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,716 |
| $110,001+ | $38,362 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $21,627 annually at St. John's, while those making over $110,000 face $38,362. The small liberal arts college keeps aid simple with 25% of students receiving institutional grants averaging $23,775. Over four years, net costs range from $86,500 for lower-income families to $153,400 for wealthy ones.
Graduates leave with $27,000 in median debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against the $42,565 median salary five years out. The 73% loan repayment rate suggests most Johnnies handle their debt successfully. Employment sits at 84% after graduation.
Middle-income families between $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal at just $16,625 annually. St. John's unusual Great Books curriculum attracts intellectually curious students whose families value discussion-based learning over career training, making the investment worthwhile for the right student.
Graduates leave with $27,000 in median debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against the $42,565 median salary five years out. The 73% loan repayment rate suggests most Johnnies handle their debt successfully. Employment sits at 84% after graduation.
Middle-income families between $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal at just $16,625 annually. St. John's unusual Great Books curriculum attracts intellectually curious students whose families value discussion-based learning over career training, making the investment worthwhile for the right student.
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