Saint Peter’s University is the only Jesuit University in New Jersey enroling over 3,500 students. The institute is a coveted name in the US Education System having applicants from 25 states and more than 35 countries around the world. 

The institute has an acceptance rate of around 91%. It requires its candidates to be proficient in their previous academic level, which is standard XII for joining the undergraduate programs and college scores for a graduate program.

Some salient admission-related points to be considered when seeking enrollment at Saint Peter’s University are as follows:

  • Admission to various programs of the institute are enabled twice, once during the fall and second time during spring. 
  • Fall application process closes on June 1, whereas spring application must be submitted latest by November 1. 
  • The application has to be filled either through the common application process or by downloading Saint Peter’ University Paper Application, which must be mailed at intadmission@saintpeters.edu or directly to the office of admission
  • Candidates should rely more on SAT/ACT scores in place of TOEFL/IELTS scores for better chances for the undergraduate program merit-scholarships available at the university.
  • Furthermore, a GRE or GMAT score is optional. The score may waive TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
  • Letters of Recommendation from authorized figure is an important factor for the admission process of the institute.
  • A culmination of the previous academic record, application drafted and potential to materialize University education is taken into account for admitting candidates.

Highlights

Application Portal Online/Via mail
Application Fee Nil
Average SAT Score (undergraduate) 510 on evidence-based reading and writing section
Average ACT Score (undergraduate) 19 in each section
Average TOEFL/IELTS Score 79 IBT/6.5 (overall)
Average Pearson PTE Score 53
Average ELS Language Centre Course Score 112
Academic Calendar Semester-wise
Intake Seasons Fall and Spring
Financial Aid Merit-based scholarship for international students registering for undergraduate programs
Work Experience Not required
Enquiry mail kallan@saintpeters.edu

Saint Peter’s University Admission Deadlines

The institute provides an array of courses for international students and offers admissions to them in the intakes of Fall and Spring. Students intending to get them admitted in the undergraduate or graduate program at the university should not miss the below mentioned deadlines.

Semester Deadline
Undergraduate Students
Fall June 1
Spring November 1
Graduate Students
Fall June 1
Spring November 1

Saint Peter’s University International Students Admission

The admission procedure is similar for both international and domestic applicants, with just a few additional steps that must be taken in account by the international aspirants that has been discussed in detail as follows.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Candidates have to follow either of the two methods to submit their application for admission – Common Application OR Saint Peter’s University International Admission Application. Online application can be submitted readily through the portal itself; however the downloaded application form is to be mailed at intadmission@saintpeters.edu or directly to the office of admission.

Admission Fee: St. Peter’s doesn’t charge any admission fee. An undergraduate student is, however, expected to submit a non-refundable deposit of 150 USD tuition fee in order to ensure their enrollment and place in the semester. 

Furthermore, an additional non-refundable sum of 250 USD is deposited by those who wish to live in the campus area. The method for sending the deposit can be Wire Transfer, Certified Bank Cheque, International or US Postal Money Order. No such deposit is needed from the side of graduate students during this process.

Biasc Admission Requirements: It’s mandatory for all the International students to fulfill all the below stated criteria in order to get their application reviewed for admission-

  • A completed application
  • Official high school and college transcript (Transcripts from all the universities attended is mandatory for students who are applying under the transfer category.) Transcript must be released by the concerned authority, school in case of undergraduate applicants and college in case of graduate applicants.
  • SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE Score.
  • Personal statement. It must be sent separately even though it’s a part of the application.
  • Letter of Recommendation released by a counselor, teacher, coach or the like. A Skype call can also be considered instead of the letter. In the case of a graduate applicant, 2-3 letters of recommendation are expected.
  • Financial support, including the proof of funding.
  • Copy of valid passport page. Do attach a copy of the visa if you have one that is currently applicable in the USA.
  • Resume for graduate applicants.

English Proficiency Test Scores

International students must produce the score of the English Proficiency Tests like TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent as a mandatory document.The institute has a set criterion for the numerous test scores that they accept which are as listed below.

Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL/IELTS 79 IBT/6.5 (overall)
Pearson PTE 53
SAT 510 on evidence-based reading and writing section
ACT 19 in each section
ELS Language Centre Course 112

*Note: Scores of TOEFL/IELTS, Pearson PTE or ELS Language Centre Course are applicable for Graduate programs.

Visa Process for International Students

After the University issues the application letter, a student can apply for a US visa to study in the USA via the nearest US embassy. All the selected International students are given an award letter and SEVIS ID number. This is used to fill the I-20 form. To receive original documents for obtaining the Visa, a student can avail the e-ship global or SASS-smartship option. FedEX must be selected for e-ship global. The express shipping is done solely at the expense of the student.

One can schedule the appointment for Visa after receiving all the documents along with the original I-20 form.

Saint Peter’s University Undergraduate Admissions

The university admits students to numerous undergraduate courses such as Anthropology, Art History, Business Administration, Classical Languages, etc. Students are required to submit Academic Transcripts with English translation.

Where to apply: Online Application Portal or Download the form

Application Fee: Not applicable

Admission Requirements: Applicants need to submit the following documents at the time of admission-

Saint Peter’s University Graduate Admissions

The institute provides graduate courses such as Business Analytics, Communication and Public Relations, Data Science, etc for applicants seeking study in the USA. Following documents are mandatory for Graduate Admission-

Here are some popular Graduate programs offered by the organization along with their corresponding requirements:

Requirements International MBA MS in Accountancy MS in Business Analytics MS in Data Science MS in Marketing Science
Application Fee NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
TOEFL/IELTS Required Required Required Not required TOEFL required
Personal Statement Required Required Required Required Required
Work Experience Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
Resume Required Required Required Required Required
Recommendations Required (2 letters) Required (2 letters) Required (2 letters) Required (2 letters) Required (2 letters)
Admission Interview Not required Not required Not required Not required By invitation only
GPA (on a scale of 4.0) Not specified Not specified 3.0 3.0 3.0

The consideration of an admission form at Saint Peter’s University is rested upon the academic history of the student, accompanied by his potential to excel in the University educational program. International students should also lay emphasis on the English Proficiency Proof via the test scores of ACT, SAT or TOEFL/IELTS. For scholarships grants, ACT or SAT scores are prioritized.

If the University receives a complete application on its online portal or at 

intadmission@saintpeters.edu, along with the documents suggested, filling all the criteria, one is soon likely to receive an acceptance email. The mail is followed by the I-20 form that’s vital in getting the visa for the USA. Furthermore, accepted applicants must submit the expected non-refundable deposit within the given time frame in order to secure their places in the semester.

FAQs

Ques. What is the application process at Saint Peter's University for undergraduate programs?

Ans. Candidates can apply for undergraduate programs in either of the two application process:
• Common Application
• Or through Saint Peter's University International Portal Admission Application.
Besides, applicants can also download the paper application from the portal and submit them directly to intadmission@saintpeters.edu either through email or mail the documents to the Office of Admission.

Ques. Are Standardized Test Scores mandatory for undergraduate programs?

Ans. Yes, applicants must submit Standardized Test Scores of SAT/ ACT for undergraduate programs.

Ques. What are the conditions for waiving my English Test Scores?

Ans. For candidates, TOEFL scores can be waived off as per the Dean of International Enrollment. Additionally, candidates with satisfactory SAT or ACT scores of (SAT – 510 or ACT – 19) can submit the SAT/ ACT in place of TOEFL or IELTS scores to satisfy the English Language Requirement.

Ques. I want to send my SAT/ ACT and ELS directly from my exam center. What is the code for the university?

Ans. Saint Peter's University's Code for SAT and TOEFL is 2806, and ACT score is 2604.

Ques. How many letters of recommendation should I submit and from whom?

Ans. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from either a school official, teachers, guidance counselor, coach, or community service coordinator.

Ques. Should I send the additional documents like Essay and LOR separately or upload them with the application?

Ans. Candidates can either include the Essay or Personal Statement with the application or send them separately to the Admission Office.

Ques. How does the university review the admissions?

Ans. The university's Office of Admission reviews the overall applications before making an admission decision. Candidates are recommended to communicate regularly with the Dean of International Enrolment.

Ques. What is the application fee for undergraduate programs?

Ans. No, Saint Peter's University does not require submission of application fees for undergraduate programs admission.

Ques. How can I submit the application documents?

Ans. Applicants must send the documents either scanned, faxed, email, or mail them to the Admission Office.

Ques. Do I need to submit a resume for undergraduate programs?

Ans. No. Saint Peter's University does not require a resume for undergraduate programs.