Saint Peter's University

Saint Peter's University
Latin: Universitas Sancti Petri
Former name
Saint Peter's College (1872–2012)
MottoLatin: Ad majorem dei gloriam
("For the greater glory of God")
TypePrivate university
Established1872 (1872)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Society of Jesus (Jesuits))
Academic affiliation
Endowment$37 million
PresidentEugene J. Cornacchia
ProvostFred Bonato
Academic staff
271[1]
Students3,430[1]
Undergraduates2,071[1]
Postgraduates1,359 (graduate/doctoral)[1]
Location, ,
United States

40°43′38″N 74°04′18″W / 40.72722°N 74.07167°W / 40.72722; -74.07167
CampusUrban - 30 acres (0.12 km2)
Colors  Dark Blue
  Blue
[2]
NicknamePeacocks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IMAAC
MascotPeter the Peacock
Websitewww.saintpeters.edu Edit this at Wikidata

Saint Peter's University is a private Jesuit university in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded as Saint Peter's College in 1872 by the Society of Jesus, the university offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 2,000 undergraduate and 1,359 graduate students. Its mascot is the peacock and its sports teams play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, of which it is a founding member.

The university is located on a 30-acre (0.12 km2) campus just south of Journal Square, which is 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Manhattan.

Alumni of the university include a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a U.S. Senator and members of the U.S. House of Representatives, federal judges, academics, physicians, and CEOs.

  1. ^ a b c d "Facts and Stats". Saint Peter's University. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "Saint Peter's University Brand Standards" (PDF). August 16, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2023.

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