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Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's University is a small, private institution located in Jersey City, nj. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter's University offers undergraduate degrees in 88 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 1,918 undergraduates
cost $39,890 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Saint Peter's University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.8%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Peter's University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $39,890
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,108
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $59,298
Average financial aid package $33,617
Estimated cost $25,681 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,890
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,108
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $59,298
Average financial aid package $33,617
Estimated cost $25,681 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Peter's University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,918, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

3,433

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
14%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
24%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saint Peter's University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997
phone 201-761-6000
address www.saintpeters.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Peter's University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Peter's University?

Saint Peter's University is located in Jersey City, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Peter's University? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Peter's University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Peter's University?

The average high school GPA for Saint Peter's University students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Peter's University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Peter's University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $237,192.

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