Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's University is a urban private four-year institution located in Jersey City, NJ. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Saint Peter's University is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 90.5% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $41,054 per year. Room and board costs approximately $19,890 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $31,280 per year. Approximately 85% of students receive some form of financial aid. 54% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Saint Peter's University has an average six-year graduation rate of 63%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (72%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (19%), Hispanic (27%), Black (13%), Asian (6%), and international (32%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.