About Saint Peter’s University
Saint Peter’s University was founded in 1872 by the Society of Jesus and continues today as a private, co-educational Roman Catholic institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Civil rights have had a long tradition at Saint Peter’s. It was first desegregated in 1936 when the college admitted its first black student. The college granted an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree to Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965, and the next year it became coeducational.
Today, Saint Peter’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs, from associate’s degrees to doctoral degrees and certificates, in the following schools and colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
- School of Professional and Continuing Studies
In addition to online courses in most programs, students can complete a variety of graduate and undergraduate online degrees. This even includes doctorate degrees. Saint Peter’s Online is committed to providing high-quality, relevant, and accessible online learning.
Accreditation & Licensing
Saint Peter’s University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Roman CatholicEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 2,568 ; Graduate: 1,880Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 14% ; Graduate: 26%Graduation Rate:
63%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$57,815Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$20,500Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
85%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$31,280Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Saint Peter's University is located in New Jersey
New Jersey at a Glance:
Top Majors in New Jersey:
Top Incentives in New Jersey:
- Tuition Aid Grant (TAG): Up to $12,938 annually
Top Career Pathways in New Jersey:
- Entry Level: Clinical Research Coordinator ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Project Manager ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Research Director ($160,000+)
- Required Education: BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Certifications: PMP, SOCRA