Saint Peter's University

www.saintpeters.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,790

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$11,996

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

2,999 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,430

82.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

60.2%

377 Graduates

About

Saint Peter's University is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Peter's University were General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (53 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

In 2022, 867 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Peter's University. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (298 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (193 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Peter's University is $38,790, which is $14,794 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Peter's University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 825 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Peter's University is $38,790, which is $14,794 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,996.

In 2022, 89% of undergraduate students attending Saint Peter's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,790

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Peter's University was $38,790. The cost of tuition at Saint Peter's University is $14,794 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Peter's University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,996

2022 Value

7.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Peter's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,996. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Peter's University grew by 7.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Peter's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,210

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Peter's University was of $12,210 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.06% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Peter's University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Saint Peter's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2021, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Peter's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Peter's University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 825 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Peter's University received 2,999 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 14.2% annual growth. Out of those 2,999 applicants, 2,664 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,430 students enrolled at Saint Peter's University in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Peter's University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,664

Accepted Out of 2,999

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Peter's University was 88.8% (2,664 admissions from 2,999 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 14.2%, while admissions grew by 9.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Peter's University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Peter's University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Peter's University had a total enrollment of 3,430 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Peter's University is 2,831 students and the part-time enrollment is 599. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at Saint Peter's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Peter's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 6.33% Asian, 0.175% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Peter's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.1%) and White Female (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (3.66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (3.56%) and White Male (3.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Peter's University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,430 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Peter's University is 2,831 and the part-time enrollment is 599. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at Saint Peter's University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Peter's University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Peter's University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Peter's University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Peter's University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
979 enrolled students
White
654 enrolled students
Black or African American
487 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Peter's University is 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 6.33% Asian, 0.175% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 148 students (4.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 217 more women than men received degrees from Saint Peter's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Peter's University is hispanic or latino (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (193 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Peter's University is General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (53 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Peter's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (44 degrees), and Biology (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Peter's University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,649,417 people), Secondary school teachers (512,652 people), Physicians (438,212 people), Education administrators (287,448 people), and Other managers (262,425 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Peter's University in 2022 are Education (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (44 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), Protective Services (46 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Peter's University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Saint Peter's University are Education (167 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (44 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), Protective Services (46 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Peter's University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,943,275 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (679,174 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (525,137 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (400,437 people), and Offices of physicians (245,263 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Peter's University.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
67 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Peter's University was General Business Administration & Management with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Peter's University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

325

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

542

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 325 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Peter's University, which is 0.6 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (542).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Peter's University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Peter's University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.696 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Peter's University in General Biological Sciences, which is 7.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 42% of students graduating from Saint Peter's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Peter's University is Female and Asian (70% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.86% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
298 degrees awarded
White
193 degrees awarded
Black or African American
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Peter's University is hispanic or latino (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (193 degrees).

9.23% of degree recipients (80 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
203 degrees awarded
White Female
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Peter's University is hispanic or latino female (203 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (110 degrees).

Operations

Saint Peter's University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −5.27M (−14.7%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Saint Peter's University had a total salary expenditure of 82.7M. Saint Peter's University employs 37 Associate professors, 28 Assistant professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Saint Peter's University are Female Associate professor (21), Male Associate professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Peter's University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Endowment

$35.8M

2022 Endowment

12.4%

decline from 2021

Saint Peter's University has an endowment valued at about $35.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Peter's University declined 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Peter's University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.6M

2022 Salaries

8.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Peter's University paid a median of $28.6M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($82.7M) and a 8.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.5% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.33% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.42M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Peter's University paid a total of $8.42M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Peter's University were Associate professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Peter's University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Peter's University was Female Associate professor with 21 employees, Male Associate professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Peter's University.

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