Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Jersey City, New Jersey with 2,135 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, costs an average of $8,127 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Saint Peter's University acceptance rate and admissions
Saint Peter's University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Saint Peter's University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Saint Peter's University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Saint Peter's University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $43,170 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,990 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,000 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $8,127 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $8,127 a year after grants and scholarships, $42,873 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Saint Peter's University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Saint Peter's University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $63,525 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $16,764 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Saint Peter's University majors and what graduates earn
Saint Peter's University awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($100,199).
All 39 majors at Saint Peter's University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Saint Peter's University
28 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 28 graduate programs
Students and location
- 2,135 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Peter's University?
Saint Peter's University admitted 90% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Saint Peter's University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $43,170. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $8,127 a year in 2024-25.
Is Saint Peter's University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Saint Peter's University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Peter's University?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Saint Peter's University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $63,525 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.