Private university in Jersey City, NJ
Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's University is a private Jesuit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey, with an enrollment of 2,135 students. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Quick answer
Saint Peter's University has an undergraduate enrollment of 2,135 students and a graduation rate of 54.6%. Its tuition is $43,170, with an average net price of $8,127 for federal aid recipients.
Who this helps
Families considering private Jesuit education in New Jersey.
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About Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
The students
- 41.1% men / 58.9% women (College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year)
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The student body
Enrollment
Data from College Scorecard, 2023–24 academic year.
Degrees & majors
Offers undergraduate degrees in various fields.
Largest bachelor’s majors
Program share of degrees (Scorecard 2023–24).
Cost before aid
Average net price for federal aid recipients is $8,127.
Aid notes
Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not the published tuition. Run the school’s net-price calculator for your income.
Net price by family income
Average net price for students receiving federal aid — not the sticker tuition.
One income bracket is lower than a poorer bracket in Scorecard — small-school reporting can be noisy. Confirm with the school calculator.
| Income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30k income | $7,370 |
| $30k–$48k income | $6,238 |
| $48k–$75k income | $7,297 |
| $75k–$110k income | $10,963 |
| $110k+ income | $16,878 |
Tuition is the published sticker price. Average net price is for students receiving federal aid after grants — not what every family pays. Check https://www.saintpeters.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-aid/calculators/
View Saint Peter's University on College Scorecard (2023–24 academic year IPEDS)
How this school compares
- Saint Peter's University’s graduation rate is 7.7 points below the peer median of 62.3%.
- Saint Peter's University’s average net price is the lowest among these same-state peers.
below peer median. Median of the 7 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
at or above peer median $62,652. Median of the 7 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
Similar New Jersey colleges
Medians above use these 7 peers (same state/control; enrollment within 0.5×–2×); 7 closest of 9 matches. Net price = federal-aid students.
| School | Enrollment | Net price | Grad rate | Admit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's University | 2,135 | $8,127 | 54.6% | 90.3% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | 1,990 | $24,803 | 70.5% | 95.2% |
| Felician University | 1,774 | $10,378 | 47.5% | — |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | 2,627 | $17,923 | 53.5% | 90.7% |
| Caldwell University | 1,575 | $15,180 | 56.6% | 71.3% |
| Drew University | 1,533 | $25,614 | 70.8% | 67.8% |
| Georgian Court University | 1,195 | $18,221 | 62.7% | 78.8% |
| Rider University | 3,106 | $24,780 | 62.3% | 78.6% |
Getting in
Acceptance rate is 90%, with rolling admissions.
Campus & contacts
Campus located at 2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.
Private Jesuit university with accreditation from Middle States.
FAQ about Saint Peter's University
Is Saint Peter's University accredited?
Yes. Saint Peter's University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
What is the admission rate?
The admission rate is 90.3% (Scorecard 2023–24).
How many undergraduates does Saint Peter's University have?
Undergraduate enrollment is 2,135 (Scorecard 2023–24).
What is the graduation rate?
The 150% graduation rate is 54.6% (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are median earnings after entry?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,525 (Scorecard 2023–24).
What is the average net price?
The average net price is $8,127 for students receiving federal aid (Scorecard 2023–24).
What are the largest majors?
Largest bachelor’s fields include Business (25.5%), Psychology (19.1%), Health professions (14.7%) (Scorecard 2023–24).
What is the application fee?
The application fee is $0.
Does Saint Peter's University require SAT or ACT scores?
Not required; scores are considered if submitted.
Where is Saint Peter's University located?
2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997.
Unless noted, federal figures are from the College Scorecard latest release (2023–24 academic year IPEDS). School Scorecard page: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?id=186432 Confirm current tuition, aid, and deadlines on the university site.
