Saint Peter's University's published cost of attendance is $50,272. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,783, middle-income families pay around $9,952, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,829.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,272 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,552 |
| Room and Board | $17,794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,073 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,199 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,783 |
| $30–48k | $10,643 |
| $48–75k | $9,952 |
| $75–110k | $13,569 |
| $110k+ | $21,829 |
Saint Peter's University's published cost of attendance is $50,272. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,783, middle-income families pay around $9,952, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,829. Azimuth ranks Saint Peter's University #251 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Saint Peter's participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the aid structure; understanding how net price differs from sticker price helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,923; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,352, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,352, placing Saint Peter's University in the 64.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,755 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Peter's University in the 92.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Peter's University #510 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions, a gap that reflects the university's concentration in business and professionally oriented fields that connect graduates to the New York metropolitan labor market. The program mix at Saint Peter's University is anchored by Business, which accounts for 27% of degrees and drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration is the largest and highest-aggregate-return program, graduating 67 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,634; Azimuth ranks Business Administration #283 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General and Criminal Justice round out the core of the degree portfolio, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,502 and $56,438 respectively — both programs drawing on the dense employer base across finance, healthcare, and professional services in the surrounding region. Artificial Intelligence and Teacher Education represent additional pathways with median 4-year earnings of $61,013 and $62,040, broadening the range of career-ready options available to Saint Peter's University graduates.
