Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$11,957
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average SAT Composite
1018
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $41,054 |
| 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. | $41,054 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$35,256
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,565
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,335
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
66%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$11148
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,565
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,309,536
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,044,046
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.
32%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,551
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
Students receiving federal loans
24%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,865
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,503
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
2999
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
71
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1018
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,430
Total Number of Undergrads
2,071
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
71
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
41
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
60
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Peacocks and Peahens
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
120
Total Female Athletes
112
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Saint Peter's University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Miami
Washington
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Saint Peter's University
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Newark Public Schools
BNY Mellon | Pershing
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Finance
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
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingSaint Peters offers a wide range of courses that not only satisfy students academically, but provides them with the knowledge and understanding that you will remember for years to come. As a freshman I came in not feeling overwhelmed and was able to settle into learning gracefully.
Erica from Newark, NJ
I am learning different things at Saint Peter's College. Saint Peter's College is a great college that has professors that understand you and know when you are in need they are always making time.
Frances from New York, NY
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
The courses here are both difficult and easy. Although there are not many art classes here, I still very much enjoy the teachers, and their teaching habits.
Alexander from Atco, NJ
An important aspect of SPC is learning. I've learned a lot of things in just my first semester alone. From the first day of orientation we are immersed in a diverse community of other freshman who are experiencing everything alongside you. And when classes start, your professors are helpful and with the small class sizes, theres a lot of one on one time. Your voice is heard, and you learn more everyday about yourself and about the world around you.
Rebecca from Elmont, NY
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