Saint Peter's University
Established in 1872, Saint Peter’s University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the nation. Saint Peter’s is based in Jersey City, NJ, with a second location called Englewood Cliffs, and is home to four colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 50 academic programs. As a Catholic institution, Saint Peter’s celebrates weekday and Sunday mass at Saint Aedan’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church. The university offers study abroad programs in places such as South Korea, Spain, and the Philippines, as well as a semester in Washington DC. Student groups such as the Junkyard Dogs and Students Against Violating the Earth, the University’s Sustainability Council, and the school’s own renewable wind power action plan have all contributed to the school being nationally recognized for its sustainability.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1018
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,009
Total Number of Undergrads
2,134
Classroom Sizes
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,890 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,890 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,108 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
62%
Average Aid Per Year
$32,069
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,661
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,435
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,224
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$214
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
60
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Peacocks and Peahens
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Miami
Washington
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,900
What Students Are Saying
I would rate Saint Peter's College as an eight on a scale of one to ten, which making a ten the highest. The reason for rating them so high is the fact that it is a good sized school and they offer a lot of options and opportunities to succeed in completing school. The reason I did not give them a ten out of ten is because although it is a private school it is really high in cost and I feel as if the financial aid department doesn't really offer help except for a select few people which are hard to reach.
Stephanie from Albuquerque, NM
This school is one of the best in NJ. Its campus will make a prospective student feel like they are meant to be at Saint Peters.
Brielle from Hillside, NJ
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