Saint Johns University

What does Saint Johns University offer in terms of athletics?

The Saint John's Johnnies compete in NCAA Division III athletics and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Varsity participation is distinct from club, intramural and recreational sports.

Saint John's varsity programs include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, cross-country and other sports. The jointly served campus community also offers ways to participate outside a varsity roster through recreation and student-led activities, although particular club and intramural offerings can change. Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships under NCAA rules; prospective athletes should discuss recruitment, admission and need-based or academic aid as separate processes.

What student groups and Associations are available at Saint Johns University?

Saint John's students can join organizations serving the coordinated Saint John's and College of Saint Benedict community. Options span academic interests, cultural activities, service, faith, entrepreneurship and the arts.

Reported examples include Exploring Latin American Cultures, Archipelago Caribbean Association, Art Club, Magis Ministries and Entrepreneurship Club. Students may also find student government, performance groups and campus media opportunities. Names and active status can change, so the current recognized-organization directory is the best way to confirm meeting times and membership rules. A student organization differs from a university office or a one-time campus event, even when they collaborate.

Who studies at Saint Johns University?

Saint John's reported 1,572 enrolled students in the institutional figures cited here. Its undergraduate college enrolls men, while the jointly coordinated classes and activities with the College of Saint Benedict bring students from both institutions together. The graduate School of Theology and Seminary serves a different applicant population.

The reported entering first-year group included 335 students, and 65 students entered as transfers. Most reported students were of traditional undergraduate age; the age figures also show adult students, whose academic programs and circumstances may differ. About 83% of students in the reported geographic measure were Minnesota residents. These figures help describe scale and origins, but they do not establish what any particular classroom or residence community will look like.

A reported student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 suggests a relatively small institutional scale. It should not be read as a promise that every class has 11 students or that every course is taught by a full-time professor.

How does student life look like at Saint Johns University?

Saint John's is a largely residential campus connected to a second campus through its partnership with the College of Saint Benedict. The reported share of students living on campus was 92%, so weekday activities and peer connections are likely to center heavily on campus.

Students can take part in arts programming, campus media, recreation, religious life and events hosted across both institutions. Saint John's also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. For a new student, everyday logistics include learning the intercampus transportation schedule, finding academic support and understanding which services are based in Collegeville versus Saint Joseph. Adult and commuting students may need to plan more deliberately for activities scheduled outside class hours.

What libraries are available to students at Saint Johns University?

Alcuin Library is a principal academic library on the Saint John's campus. Through the institutions' coordinated library services, Saint John's students can also use resources associated with the College of Saint Benedict, including Clemens Library.

Useful services include research help, access to scholarly databases and journals, and reservable study rooms. The Collegeville campus is also home to the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, a specialized research resource known for preserving and providing access to manuscript collections. Students working on a substantial project should check borrowing, interlibrary-loan and remote-access rules, as well as current building hours; access to a study room does not mean the library is open around the clock.