Jesuit university in Jersey City educating leaders for 150+ years with 50+ programs and 94% job placement.
Saint Peter's offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and minors across four colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, Frank J. Guarini School of Business, Caulfield School of Education, and School of Nursing. The university also operates a School of Professional Studies for adult learners with concentrations in business, education, criminal justice, and computer science. Over 90% of faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees, with a 13:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio. Programs span STEM, business, education, nursing, humanities, and social sciences, with experiential learning—field experiences, internships, research, and study abroad—woven into coursework.
The 30-acre urban campus sits in Jersey City, 2 miles west of Manhattan, featuring residence halls (Whelan, Millennium, Panepinto), the Mac Mahon Student Center, and the Run Baby Run Arena (renovated Yanitelli Center). Students enjoy clubs, activities, dining facilities including the Pavonia Room, and access to the O'Toole Library. The university emphasizes Jesuit Catholic identity, offering mission integration, ministry, and opportunities for faith-based service and ethical development. Athletics compete in NCAA Division I MAAC with 16 teams; basketball is historically prominent, with the men's team reaching the Elite 8 in 2022 as a No. 15 seed.
Undergraduate admissions are selective. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 960–1150 on the SAT (23% submitted) or 17–28 on the ACT (3% submitted); average high school GPA was 3.31. High school GPA is very important; class rank and letters of recommendation are important. Test-optional essay available. The university welcomes transfer, international, military, and adult undergraduate students with tailored pathways. Graduate and accelerated programs are also available.
99% of the Class of 2024 was employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. The university maintains a 94% job placement rate and engages 600+ corporate partners for internships and career development. U.S. News ranked Saint Peter's #58 among Regional Universities North (2023), #6 in Best Value Schools, and #11 in Social Mobility—highest-ranked in New Jersey for social mobility. Forbes ranked it 282nd nationally (2024–25). Notable alumni include U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Pulitzer Prize winner Will Durant, and numerous CEOs, judges, and physicians.