Saint Peter’s University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Saint Peter’s University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Jersey City, New Jersey, with 2,263 undergraduates. It admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $14,486 a year (2022–23)

Saint Peter’s University GPA requirements

Saint Peter’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Peter’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Peter’s University acceptance rate

Saint Peter’s University admitted 4,711 of 5,217 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Saint Peter’s University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Peter’s University's admissions office before you apply.

Saint Peter’s University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Saint Peter’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,486 a year at Saint Peter’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Peter’s University?

Saint Peter’s University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Peter’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Peter’s University?

Saint Peter’s University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,711 of 5,217 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does Saint Peter’s University accept AP credit?

Yes. Saint Peter’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Saint Peter’s University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,486 a year at Saint Peter’s University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Saint Peter's UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.