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Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ saintpeters.edu 1,939 students

Saint Peter's University has a compact 30-acre campus in Jersey City, just a couple miles west of Manhattan. As a Jesuit university, its academic focus is complemented by a commitment to service and social justice. Its location provides students with easy access to the cultural and professional opportunities of New York City. The school's mascot is the peacock, and it is a founding member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,458
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$41,054
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Saint Peter's University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 54% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $14,440, roughly 65% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,486 $45,944
$30K – $48K $10,552 $42,208
$48K – $75K $11,494 $45,976
$75K – $110K $18,211 $72,844
$110K+ $20,457 $81,828
Sticker price (no aid) $41,054 $164,216
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Saint Peter's University

11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
78
$88,259/yr High 5.2x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
58
$40,562/yr Very High 4.0x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
48
$42,046/yr High 1.6x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
39
$27,543/yr High 2.8x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
37
$33,779/yr High 3.2x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
36
$28,558/yr Moderate 2.1x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
34
$32,169/yr Very High 1.0x
Marketing Compare across schools →
25
$18,709/yr Very High 0.1x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
23
$19,735/yr Moderate 0.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
22
$28,911/yr High 2.1x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
22
$18,775/yr High 2.1x

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