Student Aid on the Web Skip Navigation

Saint John's University Campus Tour



Campus Tour Links

At a Glance
Admissions
Academics
Costs & Financial Aid
Student Life
Transfer Students
International Students
Learning Disabled
add Saint John's University to MyFSA Add to MyFSA
apply online to Saint John's University Apply Online
Saint John's University
P.O. Box 7155
Collegeville, MN 56321

Official telephone: (320) 363-2011
Toll-free telephone: (800) 544-1816
Fax number: (320) 363-2504

Website: www.csbsju.edu


Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP

Total undergraduates: 1,952
Full-time undergraduates: 1,913
Part-time undergraduates: 39
Total graduate students: 128
Full-time graduate students: 56
Part-time graduate students: 72
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 17%
First-year student breakdown:
1.2% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2% Hispanic
90.7% White (non-Hispanic)
4.3% total international (nonresident aliens)
Undergraduate breakdown:
1.0% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1% Hispanic
90.9% White (non-Hispanic)
4.8% total international (nonresident aliens)

Campus EnvironmentTOP

Campus size: 2,400 acres
City or town school is located in: Saint Cloud
Population of city/town: 183,000
Nearest major city: Minneapolis/St Paul
Distance of nearest major city: 80 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,830,000

Living on CampusTOP

Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • men's dorms (71%)
  • single-student apartments (29%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including ROTC
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 100%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live off campus: 20%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 75%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

Study FacilitiesTOP

Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 687
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless. Video/audio studios. Free technology training and support. 75% of classrooms equipped with presentation technology. Video/audio studios available for student use. Computer labs in all dorms, open 24/7. Students given 400MB network storage, 75MB
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
100,405 E-books online. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and Saint John's University Archives on the campus of Saint John's University. Music Library and College of Saint Benedict Archives on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Arboretum, Saint John's Art Gallery, and Sommers Digital Film Studio on the campus of Saint Johns University. Benedicta Arts Center and Saint Benedict's Monastery Art and Heritage Place Museum on the campus of the College of Saint Benedict.

Assistance ServicesTOP

Remedial learning services:
study skills, Math Skills, Efficient Reading Class
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
tutors, special transportation, special housing, limited note taking services, services would be provided on a case by case as needed basis
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

Social ActivitiesTOP

Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Record, published weekly.
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 80
Campus-based religious organizations:
Fides et Ratio, MAGIS, Prepare Ministries, Volunteer in Service to Others, Knights of Columbus, Men's Spirituality Groups, Alternative Spring Break
Minority student organizations:
Asia Club, Bahamian Club, Cultural Fusion Club, Cultural Affairs Board, French Club, German Club, Spanish Club, Multicultural Student Programs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Accounting club, international affairs club, Math Society, music club, nursing club, nutrition club, philosophy club, pre-dentistry club, Pre-Law Society, pre-med club, psychology club, art club, Pseudonym, social work club, Society for the Advancement of Management, American Sign Language, Amnesty International, Campus Groove Recordings, Campus Greens, College DFL/Democrats, College Republicans, Echo, biology club, investment club, Smiles and Frowns Drama Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Students for Life, People Representing the Sexual Minority, The Record, Studio One, Aikido Club, Alpine Ski/Snowboard club, chemistry club, ballroom dance club, climbing club, crew/rowing club, cycling club, Disc Golf club, Golf club, Outskirts Snow Crew, Lacrosse club, Rugby club, volleyball club, communication club, Swing Catz, Tae Kwon Do, Trapshooting Club, Ulimate Frisbee club, Water Polo club, Student Coalition for Global Solidarity, Up 'til Dawn, Advocates for Sexual Consent, Emergency Medical Technicians, Joint Events Council, Computer Gaming club, Outdoor Leadership Center, Peer Resource Program, Saint John's Senate, St. John's Health Initiative, Step Club, economics club, education club, history club

AthleticsTOP

School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Tom Stock,
Athletic Director
School colors: cardinal and blue
School mascot: Johnnies
Athletic conference memberships: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's divingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's ice hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Men's Nordic skiingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's wrestlingnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 33%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 90%
Intramural/Recreational sports:
aikido, ballroom dancing, basketball, bowling, climbing, cycling, disc golf, football, ice hockey, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, volleyball, water polo
Club sports for men:
crew, lacrosse, rifle, rugby, skiing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Getting AwayTOP

Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Minneapolis / St. Paul (80 miles)
Nearest other airport: St. Cloud (25 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: St. Cloud (15 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Collegeville-campus (near campus)

Paying the BillsTOP

Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 40%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

After GraduationTOP

Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 20% within one year of graduation, 27% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Hamline University, University of Minnesota--Duluth, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities, University of Wisconsin--Madison, William Mitchell College of Law
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 73% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Target Corporation, Wells Fargo, Mayo Clinic, IBM, General Milles
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Stephen Sommers: writer/director/producer of The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Van Helsing, and many other films .Eugene McCarthy: former US Senator and presidential candidate. Jon Hassler, author.

ALERT: An institution's inclusion in these searches does NOT imply approval of the institution or its programs by the U.S. Department of Education.

The information in the Campus Tours is provided and updated by third parties including the respective colleges and universities. While the colleges and universities are able to update the Campus Tours information at any time and this section, thereby, has the potential to offer the most accurate and up-to-date information available, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.

End of Page