How to Apply to St. John’s

The St. John’s application process is different. At St. John’s, every application is reviewed by our Admissions Committee, which is made up of a combination of admissions officers and faculty members. Throughout our holistic review process, traditional factors such as your academic record, letters of recommendation, and test scores (if submitted) are all taken into consideration. The heart of the St. John’s application is our admission essays, where we have an opportunity to gain insight into how an applicant thinks and perceives the world.

Every complete application is read in entirety, including all application essays, before an admissions decision is made. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, and need-based financial aid is available for those students who complete the financial aid application.

The college welcomes all serious applicants; there is no fee to apply.

Contact Your Personal Admission Counselor

Schedule a one-on-one virtual conversation with your personal admission counselor.

Find your counselor

Meet your Admissions Counselor on the road or online!

Our Admissions team is traveling this fall and may be coming to your area in person or virtually! Check out our events calendar to connect with us this fall.

See the Admissions Events

Deadlines for Undergraduate Admissions

Applicants for both St. John’s campuses may apply Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, or Rolling Admission for the fall. Students also have the option of applying for Rolling Admissions throughout the fall semester for a spring start through the January Freshman Program.

Please also remember financial aid deadlines.

St. John’s Graduate Admissions

St. John’s Graduate Institute offers a master’s degree in Liberal Arts (both campuses) and Eastern Classics (in Santa Fe only). The college accepts applications on a rolling basis for fall, spring, and summer terms. Find out more about Graduate Institute Admissions.