Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,017
Graduate Enrollment: 875
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.84%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 48.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 62.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 52.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 42.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 18.9%
Black: 17.2%
Hispanic: 45.6%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Black: 17.2%
Hispanic: 45.6%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,773
In-State tuition: $38,760Out-of-State tuition: $38,760
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,920 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,300 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,267 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,451 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 56.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 37.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,629 |
| $30k-48k | $8,974 |
| $48k-75k | $15,088 |
| $75k-110k | $17,097 |
| $110k+ | $21,901 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,805 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,550 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,048 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,643 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | $18,661 | $188 | $23,834 ($1,986) | $42,102 ($3,509) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | $19,500 | $43,943 ($3,662) | ||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 42 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 29 | $466 | $53,559 ($4,463) | $60,392 ($5,033) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 47 | $466 | $70,993 ($5,916) | $77,488 ($6,457) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 27 | $54,003 ($4,500) | |||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 22 | $741 | $62,577 ($5,215) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 30 | $26,627 | $251 | $36,454 ($3,038) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | $29,750 | $321 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 69 | $18,800 | $182 | $35,684 ($2,974) | $57,390 ($4,783) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biotechnology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 33 | $25,051 | $236 | $19,836 ($1,653) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 38 | $25,500 | $253 | $30,100 ($2,508) | $43,408 ($3,617) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 15 | $67,667 ($5,639) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 57 | $23,500 | $246 | $32,373 ($2,698) | $44,423 ($3,702) |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 11 | $41,850 ($3,488) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 11 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 51 | $24,457 | $175 | $82,135 ($6,845) | $86,630 ($7,219) |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 62 | $19,000 | $201 | $37,335 ($3,111) | $51,375 ($4,281) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | $65,425 ($5,452) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 19 | $21,500 | $213 | $44,708 ($3,726) | $72,099 ($6,008) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 22 | $561 | $52,817 ($4,401) | $86,312 ($7,193) | |
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $21,250 | $217 | $48,130 ($4,011) | |
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Insurance. | 21 | $61,723 ($5,144) | $99,332 ($8,278) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $78,507Full time faculty: 36%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $34,738,402 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $40,941,198 (2022)