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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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,627
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average HS GPA: 3.31
GPA Breakdown
15%
4.0
11%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
970 - 1140
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 28
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
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
11:1
Total Faculty
270
with Terminal Degree
145
Men
125
Women
79
Minority
6
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
55%
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
42%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
55%
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
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$37,466
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$33,096
Average Need-Based Loan
$7,124
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,005
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$37,660
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,050
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,920
Comprehensive Fee
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
2,134
Foreign Countries Represented
56
Demographics
8.15%
Asian
18.28%
Black
47.89%
Hispanic
19.67%
Caucasian
2.43%
Unknown
3.28%
International
63% female
37% male
8% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
24%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
28%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Nicole DeCapua Rinck, Ed.D.
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
95/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
22%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
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
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
