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Study at Saint Johns University
The beginnings of Saint John’s University, or SJU, can be traced back to a small boy’s school which was established by Father Cornelius in 1856. It became a college in 1857, and was then located in St. Cloud. This men’s college is now partnered with the women’s College of Saint Benedict to offer undergraduate degrees in liberal arts. The two colleges share a 3,200 acre campus in Collegeville and St. Joseph, Minnesota. SJU's recent enrollments have been more than 4,000 students while including representatives from over 30 countries worldwide. Saint John’s University offers students more than 35 majors and over 30 minor programs to choose from. The courses lead to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Master of Arts degrees are offered by the Saint John's School of Theology & Seminary. The academic divisions of the institute include: The sports teams of Saint John’s University are nicknamed the Johnnies. The athletics department fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, Nordic skiing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and wrestling. The Johnnies are members of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and have won a number of national championships. The campus of Saint Johns University is in Collegeville, MN, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Saint Johns University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree. Saint Johns University is known for its programs in science and liberal arts. Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 650. The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Saint Johns University has a tenure system for senior faculty. In 2007, the school had 2,080 students enrolled (2,012 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Saint Johns University are male. Full-time students are the norm at the school. Saint Johns University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Saint Johns University values student athletics, and belongs to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Contact: Saint Johns University Saint Johns University |
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