Saint Peters College

Saint Peter’s College is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. It was established in the year 1872 by the Society of Jesus. The college is a member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Students are offered degree programs in various areas of study including business administration, education, nursing, and accountancy.

Among the student clubs and organizations available on campus are the Asian American Student Union, Computer Science Club, Delta Sigma Pi, Phi alpha Theta, and Kappa Alpha Alpha. Students publish an on-caampus newspaper called the "Pauw Wow," and a literary magazine called the "Pavan." The college radio station operated by the students is called WSPC. In addition, there are men's and women's teams in soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, cross country, and swimming and diving.

Saint Peters College Highlights

Where Saint Peters College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Saint Peters College was 3,081 in 2007 (2,566 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Saint Peters College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Saint Peters College provides on-campus housing for 800 of its 2,566 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Saint Peters College Athletics

Saint Peters College is in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for major sports.

Saint Peters College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 85 male students received the aid (men were 53% of those receiving aid) and 76 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 47% of students receiving such aid) .

Saint Peters College Admissions (2007)

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