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49.9%Acceptance
$39,126Tuition
488Students
67%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,584Earnings
#15 in MarylandPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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