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Saint Peter's University

#645 in US ranking Jersey City, NJ
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,000
Tuition & fees
$42,552
Avg. aid
$31,052
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
Avg. SAT
1060
Avg. ACT
23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$43,433
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Saint Peter's University?

Saint Peter's University's recurring calendar includes orientation and welcome activities, athletics events, alumni gatherings, and commencement. These events mark different parts of campus life: arrival for new students, shared occasions during the academic year, and recognition of graduates.

Its Jesuit identity also provides a context for service and reflection activities. Particular programs and their dates can change, so applicants interested in a cultural celebration, service event, or homecoming activity should consult the current university calendar rather than assume a past event is annual or open to all students. For commuters especially, the timing of an event can determine whether participation is practical.

What are the student housing and dining options at Saint Peter's University?

Saint Peter's University offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing and campus dining options. Housing availability does not, by itself, mean that every applicant is guaranteed a place or that every room type is available to first-year students.

Prospective residents should review the current housing application, assignment process, residence-hall rules, and meal-plan choices before comparing the cost with commuting or renting nearby. Reported residence-hall features include high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances. First-year students are reported as not permitted to register or park a car on campus, an important consideration for anyone planning to live there and drive regularly.

Because most students commute, dining decisions also matter to those who are not residents. A commuter should check current dining locations, hours, and whether any meal-plan option suits a schedule built around classes rather than residence-hall living.

Saint Peter's University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

60

Saint Peter's University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
20%
Campus size
15 acres

Saint Peter's University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Saint Peter's University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Theresa and Edward O'Toole Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Saint Peter's University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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