Saint John’s Seminary: Statistics

Updated: June 16, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 9137 of 14,131	In the World
# 2214 of 2,597	In North America
# 2117 of 2,496	In the United States
# 84 of 1	In Brighton, MA

Quick Review

Acceptance rate

90%

Undergraduates

Graduates

Male:Female Ratio

81:19

Religion

Roman Catholic

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Website

sjs.edu

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	90%

We've calculated the 90% acceptance rate for Saint John’s Seminary based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

■ White	59%
■ Nonresident Alien	17%
■ Asian	6%
■ Hispanic	16%
■ Black or African American	1%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Saint John’s Seminary.

Degree Level	Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree	1,749 CR
Bachelor Program	1,950 CR
Master Program	2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral	2,850 CR

Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Saint John’s Seminary majors

Saint John’s Seminary has granted 8 bachelor's degrees across 1 programs, and 23 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint John’s Seminary.

Major	Bachelor	Master
Divinity & Ministry	-	12
Lay Ministry	-	10
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies	8	-
Theology & Theological Studies	-	1
Grand Total	8	23

12 Notable alumni

1. David O'Leary

Catholic priest

David O'Leary is a priest and educator, appointed as a Canon in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He is currently serving as the Pastor at Holy Family Parish in Concord and St. Irene Parish in Carlisle, MA. Previously, he was pastor at Good Shepherd Parish in Wayland, MA, and before that, he was Parochial Vicar at...

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2. John P. McDonough

1928-2021 (aged 93)

military officer

John P. McDonough was an American Air Force officer who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.

3. James Anthony Walsh

1867-1936 (aged 69)

Catholic priest Catholic bishop

James Anthony Walsh was the co-founder of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

4. John R. McNamara

1927-2001 (aged 74)

military officer Catholic bishop Catholic priest

Chaplain John Richard McNamara, USN (September 4, 1927 – April 16, 2001) was an American Navy officer who served as the 17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy from 1985 to 1988. He was awarded the Bronze Star for service with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.

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All 12 notable alumni