Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission Requirements

  • Applications for admission should be completed during the second semester of the sophomore year; incoming freshmen may apply for provisional admission.
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the end of the sophomore year, and a 3.5 index in at least 12 credits of Theology, applicable to the major.
  • In consultation with their advisor, B.A./M.A. students enroll in 100-level graduate courses during their junior year, and upper-level graduate courses in their senior year.
  • Students must plan to take afternoon and evening courses (after 4:10 PM) once graduate level work commences. Graduate courses meet once per week for two hours.

General Financial Aid Information

Reflecting our Vincentian Mission, St. John's has a long tradition of bringing a high quality, private education within the financial reach of all our students. During the 2004-2005 academic year, more than 90 percent of our students received in excess of $283 million in financial assistance through scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 1 (888) 9STJOHNS.

Financial Aid Programs for Theology and Religious Studies Students

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are offered to a limited number of students. They are awarded on the basis of several factors, including grade point average, Graduate Record Exam scores, and recommendations. Graduate assistantships cover full tuition and provide a small stipend for other expenses. Graduate assistants must be full-time students.

Richard Kugelman Scholarship

Named in honor of a former chairperson of the Theology and Religious Studies Department at St. John's, the Kugelman scholarship provides full or partial tuition for highly qualified students interested in Scripture study. Awards are made on a competitive basis and are renewable for the entire program.