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B+
Matriculation A-
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
Reviews B
Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding International Baccalaureate college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located within the 2,900 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.

As a student, you will be prepared to face any challenge that lies ahead. You will learn how to believe in yourself, take risks, and view the world with a global perspective. Saint John’s Prep is a place where you will not only dream, you will succeed.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$59395
Enrollment
1451
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$12.5 millions
AP
22
Average SAT Score
1198
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
18
Boarding %
30%

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#63 Lawrence University 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Temple University 1
#107 Luther College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 2
#136 Drake University 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 1
#145 Concordia College: Moorhead 2
LAC #42 Denison University 1
#250 University of North Dakota 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Cedarville University 1
Concordia University Chicago 3
Franklin Marshalls College 1
Hamline University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Saint Cloud State University 1
Saint Johns University 4
University of Duluth Minnesota 1
University of Minneasota Twin Cities 5
University of Minnesota: Duluth 2
University of Minnesota: Morris 1
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All schools 15 13 131 23 65
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#21 University of Michigan 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#22 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1
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#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 +admitted 1 1 +admitted 4
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#49 Purdue University 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
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#269 Florida Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 +admitted 1
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#303 Montana State University 1 +admitted 1
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#304 Middle Tennessee State University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Harding University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Western Michigan University 1 +admitted 1
#332 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 +admitted 1
#352 Point Park University 1 +admitted 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
University of California: Riverside 1 +admitted 1
Iowa State University 1 +admitted 1 2
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1
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Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2018-2022 2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 12 3 57 3 17
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1
#4 Pomona College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#9 Bowdoin College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#9 Carleton College 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#11 Wesleyan University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#11 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1
#11 Grinnell College 1 +admitted 1 2
#16 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Davidson College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Smith College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Hamilton College 1 +admitted 1
#21 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1
#24 Bates College 1 +admitted 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 +admitted 1
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#27 Macalester College 2 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 5
#30 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 +admitted 1
#33 Colorado College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
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#35 Scripps College 1 +admitted 1
#35 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1
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#39 Denison University 1 1 +admitted 2
#39 Trinity College 1 +admitted 1
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#46 Whitman College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#51 St. Olaf College 1 +admitted 1
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#63 Gettysburg College 1 1 +admitted 2
#67 Reed College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#67 Gustavus Adolphus College 1 +admitted 1
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +admitted 1
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#75 Lawrence University 3 1 +admitted 4
#86 Stonehill College 1 +admitted 1
#86 Beloit College 1 +admitted 1
#89 University of Puget Sound 1 +admitted 1
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 +admitted 1
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#100 Morehouse College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +admitted 1
#116 Luther College 1 1 +admitted 2
#116 Cornell College 1 +admitted 1
#124 St. Vincent College 1 +admitted 1
#124 Goucher College 1 +admitted 1
#130 University of Minnesota: Morris 1 1 +admitted 2
#130 Eckerd College 1 +admitted 1
#130 Coe College 1 +admitted 1
#135 Central College 1 +admitted 1
#146 Concordia College: Moorhead 2 1 +admitted 3
#156 College of the Atlantic 1 +admitted 1 2
#159 Bethany Lutheran College 1 +admitted 1
#167 Guilford College 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2018-2022 2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 0 2 7 0 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#2 University of British Columbia 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#8 University of Ottawa 1 +admitted 1
#9 University of Waterloo 1 +admitted 1
#11 Simon Fraser University 1 +admitted 1
#15 University of Manitoba 1 +admitted 1
#16 Queen's University 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2018-2022 2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 0 1 0 0 0
#29 University of Dundee 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
401
Number of tests taken
818
72%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(22)
Chinese Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
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IB

(20)
IB English A: Literature
IB English
IB History
IB World Literature
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB English A: Literature
IB English
IB History
IB World Literature
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Chinese
IB Spanish
IB Philosophy
IB German
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Sports

(7)
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(9)
Student Council
World Club
National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Yearbook (Pine Curtain)
Newspaper (Prep Post)
Creative Writing Magazine (The Triangle)
Student Council
World Club
National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Yearbook (Pine Curtain)
Newspaper (Prep Post)
Creative Writing Magazine (The Triangle)
Robotics
Math Team
Knowledge Bowl and Envirothon
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Arts

(12)
Acting
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theater
Ceramics
Acting
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Studio Art
3D Art
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School Link

Contact Info

http://www.sjprep.net
2280 Watertower Road, Box 4000 Collegeville, MN 56321
3203633339
admissions@sjprep.net
Minnesota

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1857
Campus Size: 2900 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL: 50, IELTS: 4.5, Duolingo: 85
School Code:
TOEFL: 2677
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Saint John's Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1857 , and currently has about 1451 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sjprep.net.
Does Saint John's Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint John's Preparatory School is offering 22 AP courses.

Saint John's Preparatory School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Saint John's Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of California: San Diego, Boston College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
What is the application requirement for Saint John's Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint John's Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Saint John's Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Saint John's Preparatory School in 2024 is $59,395 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@sjprep.net .
Where is Saint John's Preparatory School located?
Saint John's Preparatory School is located in the State of Minnesota of USA.
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The overall rating for Saint John's Preparatory School is B+.

The section ratings of Saint John's Preparatory School are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, located in Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with nearby St. Paul. The city is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and the scenic Mississippi River that runs through it. Minneapolis boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a renowned contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg. The city also features a thriving arts district, numerous theaters, and diverse dining options, making it a hub for creativity and outdoor recreation.
Population (2022) 382,605
Cost of Living Higher than average 0%
Nearby Airport Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport
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