Campus of Saint Peter's University

    Saint Peter's University

    Jersey City, NJ, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division I

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    What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.

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    Mission & community

    • Catholic

      Affiliated with the Catholic Church.

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    • Jesuit

      Founded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

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    Athletics

    NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.

    1. D-INCAA Division I (this college)
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.

    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $8,127 a year after aid

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