Saint Johns University's published cost of attendance is $68,521. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,354, middle-income families pay around $16,196, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,822.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,521 |
| Tuition and Fees | $55,816 |
| Room and Board | $12,430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$42,849 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,672 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,354 |
| $30–48k | $9,715 |
| $48–75k | $16,196 |
| $75–110k | $22,913 |
| $110k+ | $32,822 |
Saint Johns University's published cost of attendance is $68,521. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,354, middle-income families pay around $16,196, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,822. Azimuth ranks Saint Johns University #1114 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Saint Johns University's financial aid structure combines need-based aid with merit scholarships. Most students receive some form of institutional aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The gap between published cost of attendance and actual net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $72,829, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Saint Johns University earn median 4-year earnings of $72,829, placing Saint Johns University in the 73.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Johns University #380 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings profile reflects a student body concentrated in business and professional fields, where early-career pay tends to be competitive and continues to grow through the first decade after graduation. Saint Johns University's program mix is anchored in Business, which represents 29% of degrees, alongside Social Sciences at 16% and other STEM fields at 3%. The largest program, Business Administration, program graduates 60 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,762 — 1.1x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. Accounting follows with 49 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,872, and Economics rounds out the top quartile with 34 graduates at $80,461. This concentration in business, accounting, and management-track programs creates a coherent earnings signature and strong employer recruitment patterns in the Midwest region.
