WE DEDUCE
From Newtonian calculus and Euclidean geometry to quantum physics and atomic theory, Johnnies do far more than read.
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WE STRIVE
Johnnies work hard at thinking – and what could be better than thinking?
WE LOVE
Johnnies are passionate about more than just books.
WE PLAY
From intramural sports to outdoor adventures, Johnnies play (almost) as hard as they work.
WE BECOME
Johnnies can analyze, understand, communicate about, and consequently excel at whatever they choose to undertake.
WE QUESTION
Johnnies question everything: their world, each other, and themselves.
WE CONSIDER
Johnnies consider everything, including ideas that conflict with their own.
WE EXPLORE
Johnnies explore three thousand years of innovative thinking—in four short years. (Graduate students do it faster.)
WE DEDUCE
WE STRIVE
WE LOVE
WE PLAY
WE BECOME
WE QUESTION
WE CONSIDER
WE EXPLORE
St. John's By the Numbers
#8
Ranked No. 8 for "Best Classroom Experience" by Princeton Review in part due to 7:1 student to faculty ratio.
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200+
Johnnies study over 200 great books, texts, and works in what is called the most rigorous curriculum in America.
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$35,000
St. John's new tuition is one of the most affordable among top liberal arts colleges in the country.
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“No class is larger than 20 students. ...Something wonderful happens when you read this ambitiously and wallow in this many words. You become agile with them.”
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JANUARY FRESHMAN PROGRAM
Start in January: Be the First to Benefit from Our New Tuition
If you have taken a gap year, are graduating early, or perhaps just can’t wait to start at St. John’s, the January Freshman Program may be for you. Starting in January, you will be one of the first students to benefit from our new financial model. The generosity of our alumni and friends of the college has allowed us to reduce tuition to $35,000 per year.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT
Freeing Minds with a New Financial Model
A bold vision and ambitious capital campaign to raise $300 million will ensure the education St. John’s College provides will remain transformative for generations to come—that the best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students will become Johnnies regardless of their financial circumstances.