Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in the rural fringe community of Collegeville, Minnesota. The university enrolls 1,705 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a 76% completion rate and an 83% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), demonstrating consistent student outcomes at this smaller university.

The university offers a Registered Nursing program at the associate's degree level, providing a direct pathway into the nursing profession. This program prepares students for RN licensure and entry into healthcare roles across Minnesota and the broader upper Midwest region, addressing the strong and ongoing demand for qualified nursing professionals in both rural and metropolitan healthcare settings throughout the state.

Saint Johns University holds an overall quality score of 65.67 out of 100. Set in the rural Collegeville community, the university provides nursing education within a smaller, community-oriented institutional environment. The intimate campus setting offers a personalized educational experience, and students pursuing nursing careers benefit from the university's established reputation in central Minnesota. For students who prefer a less urban academic environment, Saint Johns provides a focused healthcare training path in a quieter setting.