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Saint Peter’s University Teaching Programs

Saint Peter’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jersey City, NJ. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Saint Peter’s University Rankings

Saint Peter’s University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 111	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#158 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic

Where Is Saint Peter’s University?

Contact information for Saint Peter’s University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997
Phone:	2017617400
Website:	www.saintpeters.edu/
Admissions:	www.saintpeters.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.saintpeters.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Saint Peter’s University?

You can apply to Saint Peter’s University online at: www.saintpeters.edu/admissions/applying-to-saint-peters/

Saint Peter’s University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saint Peter’s University

These are the things Saint Peter’s University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saint Peter’s University?

Saint Peter’s University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Saint Peter’s University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,295	2,034	89%
Women	2,922	2,677	92%

Can I Afford Saint Peter’s University?

The average net price after aid at Saint Peter’s University is $12,973. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$41,152
In-State Fees	$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,152
Out-of-State Fees	$1,400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,552
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,552

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at Saint Peter’s University receive some form of financial aid (450 students).

Nearly 85% of students at Saint Peter’s University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,052 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,741.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Saint Peter’s University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,166 per year.

Saint Peter’s University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,880 students enrolled at Saint Peter’s University. Saint Peter’s University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,939 undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Peter’s University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	145
Black or African American	343
Hispanic	826
White	300
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	112

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	483
New York	13
Pennsylvania	4
California	3
Connecticut	2

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Saint Peter’s University Graduate Student Diversity

1,572 of Saint Peter’s University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saint Peter’s University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Peter’s University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	146
Hispanic	160
White	213
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	971

Online Learning at Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

857 undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University took at least one online class — of those, 327 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 785 students took at least one online class and 415 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Saint Peter’s University

These teaching majors are available at Saint Peter’s University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	24	45	69
Special Education and Teaching	—	20	—	20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	17	—	—	17
Education, General	—	15	—	15
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	4	—	4
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	3	—	3
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	2	—	2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saint Peter’s University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.