by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,569 undergraduates in 2020, SJU is a small, private university located in Collegeville, Minnesota. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, SJU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SJU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SJU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at SJU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SJU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", SJU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SJU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SJU for Veterans Guide.
SJU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
SJU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,569 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,546 (98.5%). Part-time attendance was 23 (1.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,546 | 23 | 1,569 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SJU has a very homogeneous student body. We rank SJU #3113 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SJU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SJU Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at SJU, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Johns University Athletics