Saint Peter's University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Saint Peter’s, the bigger question is staying on track: a 90% acceptance rate comes with a 9% six-year graduation rate. Focus on fit, academic support, and affordability, and submit SAT/ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your profile.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Saint Peter's University facts and stats
Saint Peter's University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,263 students. Saint Peter's has a freshman retention rate of 72%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 9%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Jersey City, NJ
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Key Saint Peter's University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Saint Peter's, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and potential superscoring. With no ED or EA deadline, plan around the Regular Decision deadline; the last workable fall retake is the final test date whose scores are released before that deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Saint Peter's is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students. Tuition and fees are $42,552, and 80% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $26,089, which can meaningfully reduce the billed cost.

At Saint Peter's University, the listed cost of attendance is about $60,346, including $42,552 in tuition and fees and $17,794 for room and board. Aid is common, with 80% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $37,529. The average merit award is $26,089, which can meaningfully reduce the billed price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $22,340.
Student life at Saint Peter's University
20% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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