Founded in 1696, St. John’s College is the third-oldest college in the United States, rooted in a tradition of intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of wisdom.

With campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, the College is widely recognized for its rigorous and distinctive Great Books curriculum, which emphasizes collaborative learning, close reading, and critical dialogue across disciplines. Students engage with enduring works of philosophy, literature, mathematics, political theory, music, science, and language, experiencing a fully integrated four-year liberal arts education without majors or electives.

Each campus offers a unique and enriching environment. Annapolis is embedded in the historic heart of Maryland’s capital city along the Chesapeake Bay, while Santa Fe is set amid the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, fostering a culture of reflection and creativity. Together, these locations embody the College’s ethos of open inquiry, respectful dialogue, and academic rigor, uniting students, faculty, alumni, and staff in a community committed to the transformative power of ideas.