Saint Peter's University Open Mobile Menu HOME About Saint Peter’s Transformative. Affordable. Careers. What happens when you put one of the world’s greatest teaching organizations next to one of the greatest cities in the world? You get Saint Peter’s University, a Jesuit institution of higher education just minutes from New York City, a global center of culture, entertainment, business, and, most importantly, opportunity. Proven Excellence Previous 2021 Highest-Ranked for “Best Value” in the Regional Universities North Category Saint Peter’s University ranked highest in New Jersey and 11th overall for Best Value in the Regional Universities North Category in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Leader in Money Magazine’s “Most Transformative Schools” Saint Peter’s has been named as a national leader in Money magazine’s list of the “Most Transformative Schools” in the country being ranked 32 on the national list and highest in New Jersey. Money magazine defines a transformative college as one that enables students to beat the odds and produce outcomes that are better than expected given their academic and economic backgrounds. Next SEE ALL AWARDS WORLD-CLASS CAREER PREP Your first step toward the career of your dreams. With a 94% job placement rate and graduates exceeding the national average for starting salaries, Saint Peter’s will put you on the path to success—now and for your lifetime. 600+ Corporate and Non-Profit Partners 65% Seniors with Internships 94% Job Placement Rate JESUIT TRADITION Preparing for more than just a career. Saint Peter’s University students come to earn a degree but leave with so much more. Our Jesuit-based education will inspire you to be a caring, contributing member of society. WATCH VIDEO We are #JesuitEducated Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the only one in New Jersey. For more than 450 years, Jesuit institutions have graduated some of the most influential people in history. MORE ABOUT OUR JESUIT IDENTITY RIGOROUS ACADEMICS A path for every passion. Saint Peter’s University has been unwaveringly focused on rigorous academics since 1872. We are proud of the individual attention we can provide to help you discover who you are and where you want to go in life. 50+ Undergraduate Programs 13 Graduate Programs 118 Full-time Faculty Members Colleges & Schools College of Arts & Sciences Caulfield School of Education School of Nursing Frank J. Guarini School of Business School of Professional and Continuing Education EXPLORE SAINT PETER’S ACADEMICS DIVISION I ATHLETICS Experience Peacock pride. 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