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Welcome to Saint Peter’s University – The Jesuit University of New Jersey

Dear Students, Alumni, Families, and Friends,

Welcome to Saint Peter’s University!

It is both an honor and a privilege to welcome you to a university that has transformed lives for more than 150 years. As New Jersey’s Jesuit university, we are guided by a simple yet powerful belief: higher education should not only prepare students for successful careers; it should prepare them to lead lives of purpose, service, and impact.

At Saint Peter’s, our Jesuit, Catholic tradition inspires us to educate the whole person, intellectually, spiritually, ethically, and professionally. We challenge our students to think critically, lead courageously, embrace innovation, and become compassionate leaders who seek justice and the common good in an increasingly interconnected world.

Our students come from every walk of life, bringing diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives that strengthen our community. As one of the nation’s longest-standing Hispanic-Serving Institutions, a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution, a FirstGen Forward institution, and a recipient of the Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, we are deeply committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring every student has the support to thrive.

While Saint Peter’s is defined by its people and its mission more than by statistics, a few highlights reflect the extraordinary momentum of our University:

• More than 48% of our students are the first in their families to attend college, reflecting our longstanding commitment to educational opportunity and social mobility.
• Students from 31 states and 30 countries call Saint Peter’s home, creating a vibrant and globally connected learning community.
• We have more than 40% Hispanic/Latino enrollment and over 25 years as an HSI.
• Nearly 98 percent of our students receive financial aid or scholarship support, making a Saint Peter’s education both accessible and transformational.
• Saint Peter’s continues to be recognized nationally for delivering exceptional value, student success, and upward economic mobility.
• Our graduates join a global network of Peacock alumni who are leading in business, healthcare, education, public service, technology, the arts, and countless other professions.

Today, we are building upon our rich heritage with bold investments in academic innovation, experiential learning, ethical artificial intelligence, health professions, and partnerships that prepare our graduates to thrive in the rapidly evolving world ahead. We are committed to providing an education that is both timeless in its values and innovative in its approach.

What truly distinguishes Saint Peter’s, however, is our community. Here, students are known by name. Faculty are mentors who care deeply about their success. Staff, alumni, and friends share a common commitment to helping every student discover their talents, realize their potential, and become leaders who make a meaningful difference in the world.

Whether you are considering joining our university, reconnecting as an alumnus, supporting our mission, or simply learning more about Saint Peter’s, I invite you to visit our campus and experience firsthand the warmth, purpose, and energy that defines our community.

Saint Peter’s University is a wonderful place and I look forward to welcoming you to our campus.

With hope and gratitude – con esperanza y gratutud,

Hubert Benitez, D.D.S., Ph.D.
President