Jersey City, N.J. – September 23, 2025 – Saint Peter’s University has once again achieved top recognition in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning the distinction of #1 in New Jersey for both Social Mobility and Best Value in the Regional Universities North category. These dual honors highlight the University’s extraordinary success in delivering an education that is both transformative and accessible, one that elevates students and communities while remaining within reach for families.
In the broader Regional Universities North category, which encompasses some of the most competitive institutions across the Northeast, Saint Peter’s was ranked #5 in Social Mobility, #2 in Best Value, #16 in Best Colleges for Veterans and #38 overall among Regional Universities North.
“Saint Peter’s is honored to be recognized as New Jersey’s leader in both social mobility and value,” said Hubert Benitez, D.D.S., Ph.D., president of Saint Peter’s University. “These rankings affirm the life-changing power of a Saint Peter’s education. Our graduates are excelling in their careers, supporting their families and strengthening their communities, all while having benefited from an education that is both deeply personal and highly accessible.”
The University’s ranking in Social Mobility underscores its ability to propel students upward by enrolling and graduating those awarded federal Pell Grants. Meanwhile, its #2 ranking in Best Value demonstrates that an academically rigorous, mission-based education can also be an affordable investment with meaningful returns.
As a Regional University, Saint Peter’s offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and master’s programs while fostering close connections between faculty and students. Its standing among institutions across Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, D.C. reflects the University’s growing reputation for combining academic excellence, access and impact.
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For more than 150 years, Saint Peter’s University, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit saintpeters.edu.