Saint Peter's University

A Small Jesuit College Close to New York City

Founded in 1872 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Saint Peter's College continues its legacy of providing high-quality liberal arts education in an intimate, personalized setting today. Saint Peter's College is one of only 28 Jesuit higher education institutions in the nation, and the only one in New Jersey.

The university's Catholic history emphasizes academic rigor, leadership, and service. The school's student population is largely diverse; the approximately 3,000 students at Saint Peter's College come from all across the United States, from more than 60 countries in the world, and are comprised of a variety of faiths.

The College of Arts and Sciences/School of Business Administration at Saint Peter's College offers 38 bachelor's degrees and numerous associate degrees in the liberal arts and business fields. All classes are taught by full-time faculty members. Saint Peter's also offers undergraduate programs for adult and non-traditional students, as well as pre-professional programs in conjunction with various other institutions.

College of Arts and Sciences

Saint Peter's College of Arts and Sciences awards B.A. and B.S. degrees in a broad spectrum of fields. Students can choose from a myriad of degree offerings. Some of the most popular majors at St. Peter's are Asian studies, biotechnology, criminal justice, computer science, mathematics, Latin American and Latino studies, urban studies, nursing, and graphic arts. Students can also pursue degrees in more traditional liberal arts areas, such as visual arts, theology, fine arts, communication, philosophy, and classical languages, among others.

The College of Arts and Sciences also offer minors in a variety of fields (from Africana studies to music to journalism), double majors, and composite majors. Composite majors are a unique way for students to personalize their education; students design their own curriculum to match their educational and professional interests in conjunction with a staff adviser. Students who choose to create a composite major will be awarded a B.A. in Professional Studies upon graduation.

School of Business Administration

For students who wish to pursue a career in business and commerce, the School of Business Administration offers 4 Bachelor of Science degree programs in business: accountancy, business management, marketing management, and international business and trade. Students can also earn minors in accountancy, business law, and finance.

Additionally, the department also offers certificate programs in international business, business management, marketing management, and general business for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field. In order to make the most of their studies, all business students are encouraged to participate in internships which are offered through the department for course credit.

Pre-professional Programs

Saint Peter's College works in conjunction with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to offer degrees in a variety of technology, medical, and other professional fields.

Among the pre-professional programs, students can participate in a 4-year B.S. in Cytotechnology program, a 7-year combined B.S./D.M.D. dentistry program, a 4-year B.S. in Medical Technology program, a 6-year combined B.S./J.D. law program, and a 6-year combined B.S./M.S.P.A. physician assistant program. Other pre-professional programs include combined and joint degrees in physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, medicine, and engineering.

Associate Degree Programs

Saint Peter's College offers associate degree programs in business, humanities, and public policy. Associate degrees normally take 2 years to complete; students can choose to earn an A.S. in Business Management, A.A. in Humanities, A.S. in Social Sciences, or A.S. in Urban Studies -- Public Policy. Many of the courses in the associate degree programs offer flexible course times so that students may work and attend classes at the same time.

First Year Experience Program

In order to help students successfully transition into academic life, all new and first year students are required to participate in the First Year Experience program. A mandatory 3-day orientation takes place over the summer in which students meet other students, faculty, and staff members, participate in introductory lectures, and become acquainted with the Saint Peter's College campus. Additionally, all freshman students must enroll in a First Year Seminar course of their choice. These courses are designed to instruct students in study habits and writing and speaking skills in addition to course curriculum.

Students may choose to participate in the Freshman Common Reading Program, an extracurricular program that is designed to engage students both academically and socially through reading activities. Students can also take advantage of the school's S.T.E.P. U.P. program, which offers workshops on various topics throughout the year, from study abroad to conflict management to test-taking skills.

Sports and Athletics

Saint Peter's College participates in 19 NCAA Division I men's and women's sports. Sports at Saint Peter's include baseball, basketball, bowling, track, soccer, golf, and tennis, among others. The Victor R. Yatinelli Recreation and Life Center is where most teams meet to practice, and is also the home of Saint Peter's intramural sports programs, fitness center, weight room, and swimming, racquetball, and squash facilities.

In the Midst of the Metropolis

The main Saint Peter's College campus is located in the heart of Jersey City. Aside from the flourishing urban environment of Jersey City's downtown restaurants, cafes, and businesses, students also have access to all of New York City's cultural attractions -- midtown Manhattan can be accessed via bus, subway, or taxi.

• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/Managerial Economics
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Banking and Financial Support Services
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Programming
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Information Science/Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Classics and Classical Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Modern Languages
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Health/Health-Care Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Nursing Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health Professions Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Humanities
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Public Policy Analysis
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Social Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Urban Studies/Affairs
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Theology and religious vocations
• Theology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Visual and Performing Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,779
• Accepted1,861
• Acceptance Rate66%
• Enrolled2,344
• Female Applicants1,634
• Females Accepted1,125
• Female Acceptance Rate68%
• Male Applicants1,145
• Males Accepted736
• Male Acceptance Rate64%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2
  
  
• Required for Some Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.21
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 410 520
• SAT Math 420 530
• SAT Writing 420 510
• ACT Composite 17 21
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$30,320
• Out-of-state tuition *$30,320
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$900.00
• Room and board *$13,020.00
• Room only *$7,824.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,344
• Male Student Percentage41%
• Female Student Percentage59%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino25.85%
• Black or African American27.18%
• White or Caucasian28.28%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.6%
• Asian11.39%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.17%
• Two or more races1.32%
• Unknown2.09%
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students14% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 34%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Caribbean Culture Club, Black Action Committee, Asian American Student Union, Argus Eyes Dramatic Society, Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other ID checks at residence halls and library

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 1 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 1 Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Squash Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Water polo Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Bowling Yes Division X No
• Cross-country running No Division 1 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 1 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Squash Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 1 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track Yes Division 1 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 1 Yes
• Water polo Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty283
• Full-time Percentage41%
• Part-time Percentage59%
• Female Percentage41%
• Male Percentage59%
• Student:Faculty Ratio12:1 or 2,135 students to 173 faculty