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Saint Peter’s College is a private, coeducational institute located in New Jerse, United States. It was established in the year 1872. The campus spreads across an area of 15 acres. Saint Peter’s College offers education in performing arts, pre-professional degree courses, and cultural degree courses, among others.
The official mascot of Saint Peter’s College is the Peacock. Students participate in a number of sports including baseball, men’s basketball, cross country, softball, men’s soccer, swimming, men’s tennis, and volleyball. Blue and white are the college's colors. The college participates in the NCAA Division I. The campus hosts several students clubs and organizations.
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.
The most common majors at Saint Peters College are in business and management and education and teaching.
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.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 3,081 students were enrolled in Saint Peters College. The school has a large minority student population.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Peters College
2641 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306-5997
General Phone: (201) 761-6000
http://www.spc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 222 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, international business, MIS, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 219 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | sociology, political science, English, humanities, social services, history, American studies, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, various nursing |
| Science | 25 | biology, physics, biochemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | public policy analysis |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Peters College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 374 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 295 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 6 |
In 2007, Saint Peters College had a total enrollment of 3,081 students (2,566 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 77% |
| New York | 12% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Saint Peters College offers campus housing for 800 of its 2,566 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jersey City, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,505 | 2,951 | 54% | 544 | 18% |
| Men | 2,473 | 1,362 | 55% | 259 | 19% |
| Women | 3,032 | 1,589 | 52% | 285 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,026 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,026 |
| Room and board | $ 9,750 |
| Room charge | $ 6,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Peters College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 263800)
Saint Peters College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $82,546 | 9 | $77,780 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $66,936 | 15 | $63,156 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $55,299 | 17 | $51,394 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $52,093 | 6 | $45,881 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $67,977 | 47 | $59,497 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 76 | 161 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 52 | 84 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Peters College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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