Saint Peter's University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey with approximately 2,135 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Peter's University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,199 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $50,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Saint Peter's University is a private Jesuit university in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Founded as Saint Peter's College in 1872 by the Society of Jesus, the university offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 3,600 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. Its mascot is the peacock and its sports teams play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, of which it is a founding member.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of about $13,000/year is genuinely affordable for a private Jesuit university in the New York metro area, and that location alone opens real doors for internships and careers. The concern is a 63% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention — meaning roughly one in four first-year students doesn't come back for sophomore year, which is worth asking the school about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-class, mission-driven education and are confident you'll finish, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 0% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,135 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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