Study at Saint Peters College

Saint Peters College can be found in Jersey City, NJ (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Saint Peters College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Course Topics

The most common majors at Saint Peters College are in business and management and education and teaching.

Saint Peters College Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Saint Peters College centered around 420 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, 3,081 students were enrolled in Saint Peters College. The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Saint Peters College. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Saint Peters College student athletes compete in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Saint Peter's College, founded in 1872, is a Jesuit, Catholic, coeducational liberal arts college in an urban setting which seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. Commited to academic excellence and individual attention, Saint Peter's College provides education, informed by values, primarily in degree-granting programs in the arts, sciences, and business to resident and commuting students from a variety of backgrounds."