Saint Peter's University, NJ
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Saint Peter's University Rankings
Affordability82
Selectivity13
Retention56
Graduation5
Earnings29
Diversity83
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Saint Peter's University
82%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Saint Peter's University
74%
Admission Rate
515
Median SAT Math
515
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Saint Peter's University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Saint Peter's University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
49%
Repayment Rate
$233
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 49% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 53% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Saint Peter's University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 33% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Saint Peter's University
89%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Saint Peter's University
2,512
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
811
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 14% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
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