Saint Peter's University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #925 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #856 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #2 of 3 | In Jersey |
| #787 of 1,114 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 2,263
- Graduates
- 1,309
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 89% | 92% |
| Applicants | 5,217 | 2,295 | 2,922 |
| Admissions | 4,711 | 2,034 | 2,677 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 233 | 300 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,642 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
742 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
| Hispanic | 1097 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 940 (26%) |
| White | 528 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 522 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 270 (8%) |
| Asian | 203 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Peter's University is $13,775 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 | $10,783 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,643 |
| $48-75K | $9,952 |
| $75-110K | $13,569 |
| $110K+ | $21,829 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,152 | $15,570 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,152 | $15,570 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,152 | $15,570 |
| Fee in-district | $1,400 | $465 |
| Fee in-state | $1,400 | $465 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,400 | $465 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 620 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,794 |
| Room charge | $11,160 |
| Meal charge | $6,634 |
Saint Peter's University majors
Saint Peter's University has granted 451 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 777 master's across 29 programs, and 45 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Peter's University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics | 206 | |||
| Data Science, General | 154 | |||
| Computational Science | 111 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 80 | 6 | |
| Information Technology | 78 | |||
| Psychology, General | 68 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 42 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Accounting | 26 | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 17 | ||
| Management Science | 34 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | 20 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | 24 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 15 | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 20 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 4 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Public Administration | 4 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 4 | |||
| Biotechnology | 3 | |||
| Insurance | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Youth Services & Administration | 2 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 451 | 777 | 45 |
Saint Peter's University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 52% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Peter's University has published 2,023 scientific papers with 17,401 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 44 |
| 1994 | 14 | 76 |
| 1995 | 25 | 29 |
| 1996 | 21 | 57 |
| 1997 | 19 | 94 |
| 1998 | 13 | 81 |
| 1999 | 14 | 117 |
| 2000 | 22 | 104 |
| 2001 | 29 | 131 |
| 2002 | 20 | 115 |
| 2003 | 31 | 152 |
| 2004 | 34 | 236 |
| 2005 | 30 | 188 |
| 2006 | 27 | 233 |
| 2007 | 39 | 259 |
| 2008 | 29 | 317 |
| 2009 | 52 | 331 |
| 2010 | 64 | 328 |
| 2011 | 76 | 401 |
| 2012 | 105 | 544 |
| 2013 | 79 | 554 |
| 2014 | 88 | 605 |
| 2015 | 97 | 747 |
| 2016 | 99 | 717 |
| 2017 | 101 | 755 |
| 2018 | 75 | 928 |
| 2019 | 77 | 1166 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1303 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1246 |
| 2022 | 66 | 1317 |
| 2023 | 78 | 1309 |
| 2024 | 56 | 1111 |
| 2025 | 59 | 840 |
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 former politician and lawyer who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 2006 until his resignation in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Jersey's 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2006. His political career ended after he was convicted in a political corruption case in 2024, making him the first sitting member of Congress convicted of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent.
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Will Durant
- Occupations
- historianphilosopherwriter
- 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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Albio Sires
- Enrolled in Saint Peter's University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- basketball playerbusinesspersonteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Albio B. Sires is a Cuban-born American businessman and politician serving as the mayor of West New York, New Jersey, since 2023. He previously held the same office from 1995 to 2006. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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 | 407 |
| 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 |