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Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$42,470

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

62%

Annual Tuition

$41,054

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Saint Peter's University earn a median of $57,815 ten years after entry — 7% above the national median. Acceptance rate 90.5%, in-state tuition $41,054.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,939

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

33%

Median Debt

$20,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Saint Peter's University is a private, non-profit institution with a student population of 1,939. The university has a high acceptance rate of 90.5%. The graduation rate is 61.7%, and the retention rate is 71.6%. The in-state tuition cost is $41,054.

Graduates report earnings of $38,059 one year after graduation, $42,470 after five years, and $57,815 after ten years. The median student debt is $20,500. The university provides financial aid to 33.2% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$42k

5 YEARS

$58k

10 YEARS

Top 62% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Saint Peter's University alumni earn a median salary of $38,059. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $42,470, and after ten years, median earnings reach $57,815. The median debt for graduates is $20,500. A total of 33.2% of students receive financial aid.

Saint Peter's University has an acceptance rate of 90.5% and a graduation rate of 61.7%. The retention rate is 71.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $41,054. The total student population is 1,939.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Biology, General

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $33,779

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $27,543

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $76,437

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $28,558

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $32,169

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $128,729

Marketing

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $18,709

Education, General

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $58,382

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $40,562

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $19,735

Psychology, General

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $18,775

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $95,158

Insurance

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $71,766

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $28,911

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $42,046

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $47,681

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $59,785

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Campus Location

Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997

Saint Peter's University is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Peter's University has an acceptance rate of 90.5%.