C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Peter's University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Saint Peter's University campus, Jersey City, NJ
Saint Peter's University campus, Jersey City, NJ. Photo: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
B
70/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,673
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Peter's University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,815
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,470
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
58.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23
Median ACT
52%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Peter's University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$88,259$100,199+13%#129 of 966#489$16,487
Accounting and Related Services$40,562$72,212-5%#427 of 796#680$20,048
Marketing$18,709$63,460-8%#329 of 516#468$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,046$62,040+31%#18 of 680#124$23,650
Biology$33,779$61,502+7%#291 of 841#578$17,185
Computer and Information Sciences$32,169$61,013-34%#432 of 459#452—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27,543$58,634-14%#847 of 1176#1087$19,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,558$56,438+2%#280 of 660#546$23,250
Psychology$18,775$45,623-10%#775 of 1027#998$23,850
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$19,735$42,362-22%#578 of 610#608$22,250
Communication and Media Studies$28,911$42,264-25%#610 of 660#653$17,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $545,576
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,855/mo — vs ~$1,240/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10280 (5.0% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Saint Peter's University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Computational Science
of 23 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $39,954 $39,954
Room $11,160
Board $6,434
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,944 $60,944

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
66%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Analytics 206 grads/yr Data Science, General 154 grads/yr Computational Science 111 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 87 grads/yr Information Technology 78 grads/yr Psychology, General 68 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 42 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 36 grads/yr Accounting 36 grads/yr Management Science 34 grads/yr Finance, General 31 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 29 grads/yr Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 29 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 22 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, Other 20 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 18 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Peter's University's top programs commonly pursue.

Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Statisticians
$103k/yr 32,200 jobs
Management analysts
$101k/yr 1,075,100 jobs
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
$77k/yr 941,700 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,673
Total Students
52%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Hispanic 27%
Black 13%
Asian 6%
Non-Resident 32%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%
Hybrid (Some Online) 49%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Peter's University?
Saint Peter's University has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Peter's University?
Tuition at Saint Peter's University is $39,954 for in-state students and $39,954 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Peter's University?
The graduation rate at Saint Peter's University is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Peter's University a good school?
Saint Peter's University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Peter's University?
Saint Peter's University has a total enrollment of 3,673 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology