Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, New Jersey · Private
Saint Peter's University admitted 91% of 4,381 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Saint Peter's University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and Saint Peter's University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Saint Peter's University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Saint Peter's University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,944 a year. After grants, students paid $14,486 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Saint Peter's University’s acceptance rate?
Saint Peter's University admitted 91% of applicants: 3,966 of 4,381 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Saint Peter's University’s application deadline?
Saint Peter's University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Saint Peter's University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Saint Peter's University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Saint Peter's University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Saint Peter's University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Saint Peter's University have supplemental essays?
No. Saint Peter's University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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