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About Saint Peter's University

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Saint Peter's University is a private university in Jersey City, NJ, known for its jesuit institution, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Saint Peter's University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 393 students each year. Saint Peter's University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Saint Peter's University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,687 per year; the sticker price of $57,980 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Peter's University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Peter's University

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Essay Strategy
Saint Peter's is a Jesuit university, so weave your understanding of service, community, and intellectual curiosity into your essays and activities list. Admissions readers want to see that you genuinely connect with the cura personalis tradition of caring for the whole person.
Test Score Strategy
Saint Peter's is test optional, so if your score falls below their typical range, leave it off your application and let your GPA and coursework carry the weight instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Peter's University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$10.8k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$10.6k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$10.0k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$13.6k
110k+~$58k/yr$21.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,033
Undergrad Enrollment
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