About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Anthony Rodriguez
Assistant Director of Admission
Assistant Director of Admission
Email
arodriguez8@saintpeters.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
MacMahon Student Center
Hudson Room--Dining Hall
Campus Ministry
Honors House
RLC Recreation Center
Hudson Room--Dining Hall
Campus Ministry
Honors House
RLC Recreation Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City
Newport Mall, Jersey City
Jersey City Waterfront
Newport Mall, Jersey City
Jersey City Waterfront
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F; limited Saturday
11am, 12pm,1pm and 2pm tours/info sessions
11am, 12pm,1pm and 2pm tours/info sessions
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: M-F 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: M-F 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle bus from Journal Square Path Station; NJ Path between Jersey City and NYC; Jersey City to Newark; local NJ Transit bus service. Newark/Liberty International Airport
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Overview
Applicants: 4,040
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.27
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — December 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
322
with Terminal Degree
185
193
Men
129
Women
76
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area Studies, Other.
Latin American Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Forensic Chemistry.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Graphic Design.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Robert Menendez
U.S. Senator
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,748
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,853
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,048
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$22,317
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,005
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,641
Foreign Countries Represented
56
Demographics
8.00%
Asian
21.22%
Black
45.78%
Hispanic
14.25%
Caucasian
5.73%
Unknown
2.55%
International
64% female
36% male
9% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
31%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
42%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Peacocks)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Peahens)
11 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
LGBT Support Groups: The university supports the student organization PRIDE (Protecting and Respecting Individuality Diversity and Equality. For more information, visit http://www.saintpeters.edu/pride/
Minority Support Groups: The university supports several minority student groups such as:
Asian American Student Union, Black Action Committee, Haitian Student Association, Indian and Pakistani Culture Club, Irish American Club, La Gioventu Italiana, Latin American Student Organization, Muslim Student Association, and Students of Caribbean Ancestry. The university also has a well-placed ESL program for students whose primary language is not English
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Seton Hall University
Sustainability
As a Jesuit university in Jersey City, New Jersey, Saint Peter’s University sees its responsibility toward sustainability as an ethical one: “Caring for our home—the earth—is core to Catholic Social Teaching and Jesuit ministry…. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, ‘The environment is God’s gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility toward the poor, toward future generations, and towards humanity as a whole.’” As such, the university’s Sustainability Council oversees sustainability practices and arranges programs that foster awareness of greening on campus and beyond. In terms of curriculum, the university offers both a new undergraduate major in environmental science, and a major in biology with a concentration in environmental science. Outside the classroom, sustainability-oriented student groups include SAVE: Students Against Violating the Earth and Junk Yard Dogs. In addition, the new 90,000-foot MacMahon Student Center is LEED Silver-certified. Previous green projects at Saint Peter’s include the implementation of 100 percent renewable energy generated by wind power as the sole source of purchased electricity. In 2008, President Cornacchia also joined more than 640 others in signing the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) to acknowledge that the University will continue to be an early adopter of environmentally friendly solutions. With this current initiative, Saint Peter’s is setting the standard for green energy performance in the education arena by installing clean technology that will reduce its carbon emissions by 6.4 million pounds per year. This will equate to the carbon saving benefits of a 615-acre pin forest. With the completion of this project, initiatives will continue and expand beyond the West Campus. In 2014, Saint Peter’s won the Garden State GreenFest “Boggie” Award for being the most sustainable college or university in New Jersey..
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School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
22%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
