Saint Peter's University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Saint Peter's University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,430 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1872 and is one of the 6 schools located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Saint Peter's University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Saint Peter's University.

Majors
Offered
84
Saint Peter's University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Computer Science, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Saint Peter's University is fair at 78% (close to New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Saint Peter's University is below average - 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Peter's University is good: 11:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, around $38,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Saint Peter's University beyond tuition are roughly $1,100; which makes it a total of $39,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Saint Peter's University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 2,999 applications were submitted and 2,664 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Peter's University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,800
High
Saint Peter's University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Peter's University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Saint Peter's University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: nearly $10,800 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Saint Peter's University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Saint Peter's University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Peter's University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Peter's University
2641 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey
07306-5997, USA
Saint Peter
Saint Peter

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