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Known for business — excellent value
Saint Peter's University is a private institution in Jersey City with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,815 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,973.
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Saint Peter's University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,091
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (88)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
- •72% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Peacocks
History & Fun Facts
- •Although the war ended only two months after its closing, and despite clamoring from alumni, it took until 1930 to re-open the college.
- •The first building on constructed on the new campus was Collins Memorial Gymnasium where the Peacocks men's basketball team played most of their home games through the 1950s.
- •The college was integrated in 1936, when the college admitted its first black student.
- •The college became co-educational in 1966, though women had been admitted to the school's evening program in 1930, and a group of 35 women had been admitted due to low enrollment during World War II.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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