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St. John's College

Springfield, IL · City · 126 students
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Graduation rate
58% typical
$86,331
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
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Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

St. John’s College in Springfield, Illinois, is best known as the oldest hospital-based nursing school in the United States, offering premier academic pathways including its highly regarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. What sets the college apart is its direct integration with HSHS St. John’s Hospital, which grants students immediate, hands-on clinical experiences and robust networking opportunities within a major regional medical center. The campus culture is tight-knit, compassionate, and deeply rooted in its Catholic heritage, creating a highly focused student experience where aspiring healthcare professionals benefit from small class sizes and personalized mentorship from experienced faculty.

Location
Springfield, IL, 62702 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
83 mi away
Cost & aid

No cost data available for this college.

Outcomes
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$68,248
10 yrs after entry$86,331
Debt
Median at graduation$18,750
Monthly payment$199
Middle 50% owe$15k–$25k
90th percentile$25,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: $63,582 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 10%Women 90%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
30%
Family income
$45,350
Independent
65%
Age at entry
28.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
3%
Black
21%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$68,248
After 10 yrs
$86,331
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing34
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
76%
Faculty salary
$6,929/mo
Teaching spend
$31,777
per student
Federal loans
76%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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