United States College

Saint Peter’s College

Information updated 14.08.2026

Overview

Saint Peter's College ( SPU ) – private nonprofit higher education institution in United States. SPU began its academic activity in1872. Thanks to its quite favourable location inside Jersey City, students can enjoy an active city life with a rural serenity.

Admissions and study format

The admission committee requests both examination results and the document on previous academic performance. The process of admission is not complicated by student competition as there are only 2 applicants per seat. Saint Peter's College divides its academic year into semesters. With that in mind the university provides remarkable students with scholarships and grants. The prospective students would be happy to know that the university also offers online programs.

Students and academic staff

Saint Peter's College is a small educational institution, with approximately 4000 students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. The university offers international student exchange programs, made possible by the vast network of partner educational institutions and companies.

Infrastructure

There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room. It is worth noting that in addition to being a part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), the university also has a membership in the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).