Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's University is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in an urban area, in Jersey City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,524 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 651 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 534 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Saint Peter's's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $35,326, and fees were $1,076. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $35,326 and $1,076 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,524 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 4 |
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Nursing schools located within 8 miles radius of Saint Peter's University
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Metropolitan Learning Institute - Jersey City
0 miles away |
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4 miles away |
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New York University
4 miles away |
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Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
4 miles away |
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Touro College
5 miles away |
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St Francis College
5 miles away |
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LIU Brooklyn
5 miles away |
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St. Joseph's College-New York
6 miles away |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
6 miles away |
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Wagner College
8 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1984 - 12/31/2005 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2015 - Current |
Admission
91%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1110 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,178/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,178/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,178/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,115/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,115/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,115/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $53,010 | $53,010 | $53,010 |
| ADN | 70 | $82,460 | $82,460 | $82,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $147,250 | $147,250 | $147,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $55,750 | $55,750 | $55,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Saint Peter's University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 72% | $5,050 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $955 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $10,715 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $20,581 |
| Federal Student Loans | 54% | $5,327 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $14,203 |
$13,377
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,856 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,794 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,056 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,874 |
| Over $110,000$19,347 |
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Student Population
2,637
Undergrads
887
Graduates
2,291
Women
1,233
Men
74%
Full-time
26%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
37% |
|
Black/African American |
20% |
|
White |
18% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
13% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
