Saint John's Seminary

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#9098 / #2413
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Roman Catholic seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, United States

Saint John's Seminary at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2413
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$31,561
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
7

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About Saint John's Seminary

According to Wikipedia, Saint John's Seminary, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, is a Catholic major seminary sponsored by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. Founded in 1884, the seminary has 114 seminarians and approximately 60 lay students, mostly from dioceses in New England.

How Much Does Saint John's Seminary Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$31,561

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

Saint John's Seminary 's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1152491

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Saint John's Seminary ?

Saint John's Seminary is located at 127 Lake Street, Brighton, MA 02135-3846.

How Safe is Saint John's Seminary ?

Relative to its enrollment, Saint John's Seminary has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).

What Is Saint John's Seminary Known For?

Saint John's Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Who Are Saint John's Seminary 's Most Influential Alumni?

Saint John's Seminary 's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Criminal Justice, and Philosophy. Here are some of Saint John's Seminary 's most famous alumni:

Richard Cushing
Richard Cushing
An American Catholic cardinal.
Philip King
An American Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist.
F. Donald Logan
An American historian.
William Laurence Sullivan
An American theologian.
David O'Leary
An American academic and priest.