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How strong are the academics at Saint Peter's University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

21:1
Student to faculty ratio
50%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Saint Peter's has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Saint Peter's University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Saint Peter's' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Saint Peter's University:

78%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
60%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Saint Peter's University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
42
45.6
49.2
52.8
56.4
60

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 0
  • Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biotechnology 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 59
  • Accounting 35
  • Finance, General 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • Digital Marketing 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 46
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 31
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 2
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 1
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 39
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 14
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 0
  • Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 0
  • Mathematical Economics 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 7
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 4
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 60
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Economics, General 4
  • Social Sciences, General 2
  • Anthropology, General 0
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0

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