Campus & Student Life at Saint Peter’s University

Home to about 2,355 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Peter’s College is a small, private university located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Peter’s College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Peter’s College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Peter’s College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Peter's University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Saint Peter's College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Saint Peter's College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Peter's College Disability Services.

Saint Peter's College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Peter's College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Peter's College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Peter's College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,355 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,038 (86.5%). Part-time attendance was 317 (13.5%).

Saint Peter's University is Ranked #980 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Peter's College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Saint Peter's College #980 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Peter's College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Peter's College Diversity Guide.

Saint Peter's University Competes in the NCAA

Saint Peter's College has a total of 301 student athletes, 142 men and 159 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Peter's University Athletics