·Private nonprofit·Est. 1872
Saint Peter's University, founded in 1872 by the Society of Jesus in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a Catholic Jesuit institution committed to academic excellence, faith, and social justice. With approximately 3,700 students from 73 countries, Saint Peter's educates future leaders across business, education, nursing, social work, humanities, and the natural sciences from its urban campus minutes from Manhattan. In the 2026 US News Best Colleges rankings, Saint Peter's stands as #1 in New Jersey for Social Mobility and #2 in New Jersey for Best Value among Regional Universities North — a testament to its mission-driven commitment to transforming the lives of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university is nationally recognized for exceptional Pell Grant graduation rates and is ranked #16 for Best Colleges for Veterans. Saint Peter's is perhaps most widely known for its 2022 NCAA March Madness run as a #15 seed Peacocks team that captured the national imagination by defeating several top-ranked opponents — a moment embodying the underdog spirit at the heart of the Jesuit mission.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$42,552
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $42,552
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
