Day 1 CPT Spotlight: Saint Peter’s University

Located in Jersey City, NJ, a 12-minute train ride to downtown New York City, Saint Peter’s University was established in 1872 and is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Saint Peter’s University has a total university enrollment of 3,200 students with 74% being at the Undergraduate level and the other 26% at the Master’s or PhD level. The university is ranked highest in New Jersey and #11 overall in Best Value in the Regional North University rankings by US News Report. With a 94% job placement rate and graduates with higher starting salaries than the national average, the University focuses on degrees that elevate student careers.

CPT at Saint Peter’s University

CPT for F-1 students can be authorized from the start of all Professional Hybrid programs. Working in a related field or enrolling in a research practicum (course that simulates real work experience) is a requirement of the degree. With the programs having this requirement and it being integrated into the curriculum, F-1 students are authorized for CPT from Day 1. It’s important to note that F-1 students who take more than 12 months of full-time CPT are not allowed OPT upon graduation (full-time employment is defined as working more than 20 hours a week). All the Professional Hybrid programs are STEM degrees which allow for 12 months of OPT and an additional 24 month OPT extension.

Professional Hybrid Programs

• The MS Data Science (Professional Hybrid), MS Business Analytics (Professional Hybrid) and MBA (Professional Hybrid) program are all structured to offer Day 1 CPT for eligible students.
• The Professional Hybrid programs have mandatory on campus coursework held over two separate weekends (Sat-Sun) each trimester with the other coursework done online.
• Students typically take 2 courses each trimester and there are four trimesters per year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

Tuition and Fees

• The MS Data Science and MBA programs are $28,000 for 36 credits, 20 month programs
  • $778 per credit or $4,667 each trimester students take 2 courses
• The MS Business Analytics program is $25,000 for 30 credits, 15 – 18 month program
  • $833 per credit or $5,000 each trimester students take 2 courses

Financial Statement/Solvency Certificate Requirements

• For Saint Peter’s University to issue an I-20, students must show funds of at least $27,800.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a recommended 3.0 GPA or foreign equivalent
  • Copies of all transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate if applicable are required)
• Current Resume (Recommended one-year work experience)
• Personal statement (recommended but not required)
• Demonstrated English-language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, degree delivered in English-language,
• etc.)
  • For applicants currently in the US, English requirements are likely to be waived.
• Apply now: https://admissions.saintpeters.edu/apply/
  • On the application, please choose the “Professional Hybrid” programs

Frank Gogol

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