Saint Peter's University
Admissions
Interested in attending Saint Peter's University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Peter's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Saint Peter's University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint Peter's accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,999 people applied and 2,664 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Saint Peter's University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Saint Peter's University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Peter's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Saint Peter's considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Peter's University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Saint Peter's University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Saint Peter's is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Saint Peter's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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