How Much Does It All Cost?

At most private colleges, fees rise every year to result in tuitions near $60,000. St. John’s is breaking the mold by reducing tuition to $35,000.

Small, faculty-taught classes mean it costs $59,203 to educate a student at St. John’s, but every student benefits from the generosity of our alumni and friends, whose philanthropy provides $24,203 per student, lowering tuition to $35,000. No one pays more.

In addition to tuition, students who live on campus pay room, board, and other required fees. These average $14,310. As a result, the total cost of attendance is approximately $49,310.

We know that even a $35,000 tuition puts St. John’s out of reach for many families, so the college provides generous need-based financial aid to make us affordable for all students, domestic and international. 85% of students receive some need-based financial aid. On average, with financial aid, students pay $24,800 per year.

How Do Merit Scholarships Work?

At St. John’s, we are redefining merit scholarships. You are more than a grade or test score, so why should scholarships be determined by grades and test scores? On the basis of your application for admission, we look for those students who exhibit the best qualities of a Johnnie: avid and ambitious reading habits; deep curiosity about the world around them; thoughtfulness and insightfulness; courage in asking hard questions of the world—and of themselves; and seeking meaning in their lives.

For those who receive a merit scholarship, the scholarship can range up to a full-tuition fellowship worth $35,000.