Saint Peter's University
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 800 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.
| Latin: Universitas Sancti Petri | |
Former name | Saint Peter's College (1872–2012) |
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| Motto | Latin: Ad majorem dei gloriam ("For the greater glory of God") |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1872 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Society of Jesus (Jesuits)) |
Academic affiliation | |
| Endowment | $37 million |
| President | Eugene J. Cornacchia |
| Provost | Fred Bonato |
Academic staff | 271 |
| Students | 3,009 |
| Undergraduates | 2,134 |
| Postgraduates | 875 (graduate/doctoral) |
| Location | , , United States 40°43′38″N 74°04′18″W |
| Campus | Urban - 30 acres (0.12 km2) |
| Colors | Dark Blue Blue |
| Nickname | Peacocks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAAC |
| Mascot | Peacock |
| Website | www |
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. Evening and weekend classes are offered in Jersey City, Englewood Cliffs, and South Amboy.
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.