SPC Description

Saint Peter’s College is dedicated to providing exceptional academic programs in the Jesuit tradition. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, Saint Peter’s offers a liberal arts foundation to help students successfully earn their associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in a wide range of traditional studies, including Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Journalism, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy. Students earning a bachelor’s degree are invited to take advantage of the pre-professional programs designed to help students earn prerequisites for graduate programs. Pre-professional programs at Saint Peter’s include Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Law, and several more.

Master’s degrees are offered in a number of disciplines, including Business, Education, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.

Saint Peter’s delivers superb educational opportunities, but understands student life activities are important for the development of a well-rounded individual. Students are able to participate in student organizations, intramural sports, campus ministry, and local and international volunteer services. Student life is enriched with a culturally diverse student body and support from the university.

Student support services are just as important as student life enrichment. Support services allow students to focus on their academic and professional life, and include personal counseling, academic and career advising, academic workshops, and a health clinic.

Saint Peter’s is committed to delivering a welcoming, safe environment to promote the intellectual growth of their students.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.spc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$26,870

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,870

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

3,122

SPC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,436
Freshman Class
520
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,122

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
78%
Graduate
22%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
76%
Out-of-State
24%

Gender of Students

Women
56%
Men
44%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
22%
Asian
10%
Caucasian
33%
Latino
23%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

New Jersey
76%
New York
14%
Connecticut
1%
Pennsylvania
1%
Massachusetts
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%