Saint Peter's University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Saint Peter's University is a private research university in Jersey City, New Jersey, enrolling about 2,135 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,815 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,552
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,199 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,135 96.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.8%
- Average ACT Score: 23
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,121
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,381
- Room & Board: $17,794 annual estimate
Saint Peter's University: what the data shows
Common questions about Saint Peter's University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Saint Peter's University?
Saint Peter's University is located in Jersey City, NJ (ZIP 07306-5997).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Saint Peter's University public or private?
Saint Peter's University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Saint Peter's University cost?
Published tuition: $42,552.
Average net price after aid: $12,199.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,783 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,643 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,952 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,569 |
| $110,001+ | $21,829 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $170,208.
How hard is it to get into Saint Peter's University?
Admission rate: 90.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Saint Peter's University?
Total enrollment: 2,135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,121 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,309 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Peter's University?
150%-time completion rate: 58.26%.
First-year retention: 71.8%.
What do graduates of Saint Peter's University earn?
Median earnings: $42,470 six years after entry; $57,815 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
51.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Saint Peter's University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Analytics (206 completions)
- Data Science, General (154 completions)
- Computational Science (111 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (87 completions)
- Information Technology (78 completions)
- Psychology, General (68 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (42 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (39 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (36 completions)
- Accounting (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Saint Peter's University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.30%; completion rate 58.26%; median earnings $57,815 at 10 years; net price $12,199. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$42,552
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Peter's University was $42,552.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,199
2024 Value
In 2024 Saint Peter's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,199.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,796 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,199 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$170,208 4-Year Tuition
$17,794 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$61,346 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$245,384 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Saint Peter's University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Saint Peter's University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Saint Peter's University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,284 | $32,284 | $15,289 |
| 2014 | $33,232 | $33,232 | $14,295 |
| 2015 | $34,198 | $34,198 | $12,958 |
| 2016 | $35,192 | $35,192 | $13,774 |
| 2017 | $36,402 | $36,402 | $12,382 |
| 2018 | $37,486 | $37,486 | $12,412 |
| 2019 | $38,760 | $38,760 | $11,957 |
| 2020 | $38,760 | $38,760 | $12,470 |
| 2021 | $38,760 | $38,760 | $11,397 |
| 2022 | $39,890 | $39,890 | $11,293 |
| 2023 | $41,054 | $41,054 | $12,973 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
90.30% Acceptance Rate
4,381 Total Applicants
3,966 Students Admitted
454 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Saint Peter's University reported total enrollment of about 2,135 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), Black or African American (17.6%), and White (15.6%). About 51.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Saint Peter's University in 2024 is 2,135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,121 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,309 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.86% 100% Completion Time
58.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.86% of students graduating from Saint Peter's University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Analytics: 68% male / 32% female
- Data Science, General: 69% male / 31% female
- Computational Science: 65% male / 35% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Saint Peter's University.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$57,815 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1084.83% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Saint Peter's University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Analytics: 206 completions
2. Data Science, General: 154 completions
3. Computational Science: 111 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 87 completions
5. Information Technology: 78 completions
6. Psychology, General: 68 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 42 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 39 completions
9. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 36 completions
Most popular programs at Saint Peter's University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Saint Peter's University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Saint Peter's University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,476
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,315
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Saint Peter's University is a private non-profit institution located in Jersey City, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Analytics, Data Science, General, Computational Science. Enrollment is approximately 2,135 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), Black or African American (17.6%), White (15.6%). The admission rate is 90.30%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 23. The 150%-time completion rate is 58.26%. Approximately 51.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, Saint Peter's University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint Peter's University located?
Saint Peter's University is located in Jersey City, NJ.
What is Saint Peter's University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Saint Peter's University is 90.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,381 applicants and 3,966 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Saint Peter's University cost?
Reported tuition is $42,552 and average net price is $12,199 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,794 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Saint Peter's University?
Saint Peter's University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,121 students, Hispanic or Latino (42.9%), Black or African American (17.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Saint Peter's University?
About 48.0% of students at Saint Peter's University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Saint Peter's University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Saint Peter's University reports midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Saint Peter's University earn?
Median earnings are $42,470 six years after entry and $57,815 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Peter's University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Saint Peter's University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Saint Peter's University public or private?
Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jersey City, NJ.
Is Saint Peter's University an HBCU?
No. Saint Peter's University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Saint Peter's University a tribal college?
No. Saint Peter's University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- Jersey City, New Jersey city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.