School Information

54.9
Total Enrollment 3,122
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Saint Peters College

http://www.spc.edu
2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306-5997
(201) 761-6000

Saint Peter's College, founded in 1872, is a Jesuit, Catholic, coeducational liberal arts college in an urban setting which seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. Commited to academic excellence and individual attention, Saint Peter's College provides education, informed by values, primarily in degree-granting programs in the arts, sciences, and business to resident and commuting students from a variety of backgrounds.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Saint Peters College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,561), and 58% receive loans ($7,442 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,854. Off campus it is around $7,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Peters College is $14,614 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,519 people applied to Saint Peters College. Of the applicants, 48.0% were admitted (49.0% male & 48.0% female ) and 16.0% accepted (18.0% male and 16.0% female)

Of the 2,412 undergraduate students at Saint Peters College, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 63.0% of the 710 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 201-761-7100
Admissions Office Email acook@spc.edu
Admissions Office Address Saint Peter's College Office of Admission - Lee House 2641 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.spc.edu/pages/792.asp
Admissions Website http://www.spc.edu/pages/404.asp (find financial aid info here)

In order to be accepted to Saint Peters College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Saint Peters College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
 
Saint Peters College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 38
Biochemistry 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 128 140
Accounting 47 40
Business Administration and Management, General 2 48 17
Finance, General 51
Insurance 3
International Business/Trade/Commerce 7 16
Management Information Systems, General 6 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20 9
Communication, journalism, and related programs 15
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education 27 158
Education, General 28
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 118
Elementary Education and Teaching 27
Reading Teacher Education 12
English language and literature/letters 16
English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 11 33 16
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 11
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 33
History 13
History, General 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Biological and Physical Sciences 3
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 5
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 1
Psychology 19
Psychology, General 19
Public administration and social service professions 6 10
Public Policy Analysis 6 10
Security and protective services 37
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Social sciences 1 40
Economics, General 10
Political Science and Government, General 10
Social Sciences, General 1 5
Sociology 9
Urban Studies/Affairs 6
Visual and performing arts 6
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Design and Visual Communications, General 3
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 2
 
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