Overview

Key features

Saint Peter's University's program is tailored to the special needs of our students who are primarily community activists, public sector workers and people concerned about their communities. Everything from our intensive class scheduling to our curriculum is designed to fit into the lifestyle of a working adult.

More importantly, you will explore a range of potential policies which can be used to shape our future. Your concern about community conditions and public services is the foundation for an in-depth analysis of the contemporary urban environment.

The Public Policy program prepares students to work in community affairs, local, state, or federal government, political office, public or private administration, human resources and urban planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Contemporary City
Urban Anthropology
Ethnicity and Race in Urban History
Urban Field Work
Sociology of Intimacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jersey City, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 320 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcripts with English Translation from all high schools attended.

Proof of English proficiency

Short essay or personal statement (included in the application but may be sent separately).

One letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, school official, coach, or community service coordinator.

Completed application form

Official high school transcript, or GED score report; strongly recommend senior grades (check in with your counselor if you are able. We can accept emailed documents to admissions@saintpeters.edu from your school counselors or other school official)

Official SAT or ACT scores or test-optional essay

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year
Out-of-State

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41770 USD / year

≈ 41770 USD / year

Living costs

Jersey City

United States

1300 - 3200 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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