Saint John’s University is a premier all-male Benedictine liberal arts institution renowned for its unique, fully integrated partnership with the nearby, all-female College of Saint Benedict, providing students with a co-educational academic environment alongside a supportive, single-sex residential experience. Academically, the university is highly regarded for its stellar pre-professional tracks in medicine and law, as well as robust programs in global business, biology, and theology. Set on a breathtaking 2,700-acre campus of lakes and forests featuring the iconic Marcel Breuer-designed Abbey Church, student life is defined by a deeply hospitable community, active outdoor recreation, and the lifelong career benefits of the fiercely loyal "Johnnie" alumni network.
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