Saint Peter's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3794 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1051 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #980 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #2 of 3 | In Jersey |
| #1299 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,101
- Graduates
- 1,572
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- saintpeters.edu
Saint Peter's University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Peter's University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| Applicants | 4,381 | 2,018 | 2,363 |
| Admissions | 3,966 | 1,790 | 2,176 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 451 | 206 | 245 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,803 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
768 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 1183 (32%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 980 (27%) |
| White | 697 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 481 (13%) |
| Asian | 219 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Peter's University is $14,486 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,486 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,552 |
| $48-75K | $11,494 |
| $75-110K | $18,211 |
| $110K+ | $20,457 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,954 | $15,210 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,954 | $15,210 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,954 | $15,210 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 654 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,594 |
| Room charge | $11,160 |
| Meal charge | $6,434 |
Saint Peter's University majors
Saint Peter's University has granted 510 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 408 master's across 26 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Peter's University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 59 | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | |||
| Management Science | 58 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |||
| Computational Science | 47 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 46 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | |||
| Data Science, General | 44 | |||
| Accounting | 35 | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 39 | |||
| Finance, General | 16 | 23 | ||
| Business Analytics | 35 | |||
| Information Technology | 35 | |||
| Education, General | 32 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | 18 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 10 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 16 | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 15 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 14 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 10 | |||
| Public Administration | 10 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 8 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Insurance | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Biotechnology | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 1 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 1 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |||
| Marketing Research | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 20 | 510 | 408 | 32 |
Saint Peter's University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Peter's University has published 1,974 scientific papers with 16,706 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Biology, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 27 |
| 1993 | 11 | 44 |
| 1994 | 14 | 76 |
| 1995 | 25 | 29 |
| 1996 | 21 | 57 |
| 1997 | 19 | 92 |
| 1998 | 13 | 81 |
| 1999 | 14 | 117 |
| 2000 | 22 | 103 |
| 2001 | 29 | 131 |
| 2002 | 20 | 115 |
| 2003 | 31 | 151 |
| 2004 | 34 | 236 |
| 2005 | 30 | 188 |
| 2006 | 27 | 233 |
| 2007 | 39 | 259 |
| 2008 | 29 | 317 |
| 2009 | 51 | 331 |
| 2010 | 64 | 328 |
| 2011 | 77 | 401 |
| 2012 | 105 | 545 |
| 2013 | 79 | 553 |
| 2014 | 88 | 605 |
| 2015 | 96 | 746 |
| 2016 | 99 | 716 |
| 2017 | 100 | 755 |
| 2018 | 75 | 927 |
| 2019 | 77 | 1156 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1299 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1246 |
| 2022 | 66 | 1313 |
| 2023 | 78 | 1307 |
| 2024 | 56 | 1092 |
Saint Peter's University alumni
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Bob Menendez
- Enrolled in Saint Peter's University
- In 1976 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Menendez is an American lawyer and former politician who served as a United States senator from New Jersey from 2006 until his resignation in 2024 following his conviction on 16 counts in a political corruption case. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison in January 2025. A member of the Democratic Party and the Cuban–American lobby, he was first appointed to the Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and chaired the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015 and from 2021 to 2023.
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Will Durant
- Occupations
- writerhistorianphilosopher
- Biography
-
William James Durant was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his eleven-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations. It was written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant, and published between 1935 and 1975. He was earlier noted for The Story of Philosophy (1926), described as "a groundbreaking work that helped to popularize philosophy".
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Bob Hurley
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Robert Emmet Hurley is an American basketball coach. At the now-closed St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, Hurley amassed 26 state championships in 39 years as a coach. On February 2, 2011, Hurley became the tenth coach in high school history to win 1,000 games. Five of his teams have gone undefeated.
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Ras Baraka
- Occupations
- head teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Ras Jua Baraka is an American politician, author, and educator. A member of the Democratic Party, Baraka is the 40th and current mayor of Newark, New Jersey. First elected in the 2014 election, he was sworn into office on May 13, 2014, and was reelected in 2018 and 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | Saint Peter's SPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Courses |
| Total FTE staff | 426 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2641 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306-5997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 292,000 |
| Phone | 2017617400 |