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Saint Peter’s University Nursing Programs

Saint Peter’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jersey City, NJ. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Saint Peter’s University Rankings

Saint Peter’s University is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#17 of 23	State — New Jersey
Overall Quality	#83 of 141	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#332 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Saint Peter’s University?

Get in touch with Saint Peter’s University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997
Phone:	2017617400
Website:	www.saintpeters.edu/
Admissions:	www.saintpeters.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.saintpeters.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Saint Peter’s University?

You can apply to Saint Peter’s University online at: www.saintpeters.edu/admissions/applying-to-saint-peters/

Saint Peter’s University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saint Peter’s University

This is what Saint Peter’s University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saint Peter’s University?

Saint Peter’s University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Saint Peter’s University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,295	2,034	89%
Women	2,922	2,677	92%

Can I Afford Saint Peter’s University?

The average net price after aid at Saint Peter’s University is $12,973. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$41,152
In-State Fees	$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,152
Out-of-State Fees	$1,400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,552
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,552

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Saint Peter’s University receive some form of financial aid (450 students).

Approximately 85% of students at Saint Peter’s University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,052 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,741.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Saint Peter’s University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,166 per year.

Saint Peter’s University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,880 students enrolled at Saint Peter’s University. Saint Peter’s University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,939 undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Peter’s University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	145
Black or African American	343
Hispanic	826
White	300
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	112

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New Jersey	483
New York	13
Pennsylvania	4
California	3
Connecticut	2

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Saint Peter’s University Graduate Student Diversity

1,572 of Saint Peter’s University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saint Peter’s University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Peter’s University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	39
Black or African American	146
Hispanic	160
White	213
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	971

Online Learning at Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

857 undergraduate students at Saint Peter’s University took at least one online class — of those, 327 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 785 students took at least one online class and 415 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saint Peter’s University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.