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88.8%Acceptance
$41,054Tuition
1,939Students
63%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$57,815Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$41,054
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,054
Average Net Price
$12,973
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,590
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,500
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,644
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
54.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,486
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,552
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,494
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,211
$110,001+ $20,457

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Cost Overview

Most Saint Peter's families pay far less than the $59,644 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $12,973 after aid. Families earning under $48,000 pay around $11,000 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $20,457. Over four years, that ranges from $44,000 to $82,000 total.

The Jesuits built this Jersey City campus to serve working-class Catholic families. Today's graduates carry a median debt of $20,500, creating monthly payments of $217. With median earnings hitting $57,815 ten years out, that payment represents less than 5% of income. The 92.2% employment rate reflects strong career services and the school's business program reputation. Nearly 55% of students receive Pell Grants, showing the university still attracts first-generation college students.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly the same amount regardless of family income under $75,000.

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