- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $14,486 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Saint Peter’s University reviews each application.
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.
Saint Peter’s University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Jersey City, New Jersey, with 2,263 undergraduates.
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 factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Can I get into Saint Peter’s University with a 3.0 GPA?
Saint Peter’s University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Peter’s University?
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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
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.
Is Saint Peter’s University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Peter’s University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Saint Peter’s University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Saint Peter’s University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Saint Peter’s University?
A lot: Saint Peter’s University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Saint Peter’s University consider legacy status?
Yes. Saint Peter’s University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Saint Peter’s University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Saint Peter’s University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
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?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average 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 cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Saint Peter’s University's official admissions site.
Sources
- 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.
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