Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
670undergraduates
71%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$18,412average net price per year
40%graduate in 6 years
80%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,777
- Admitted
- 1,372
- Admit rate
- 71%
- Admit rate, women
- 81%
- Admit rate, men
- 72%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 10%
- First-year students
- 136
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 0%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
21 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Dietetics/Dietitian Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (31 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (7 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (6 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Education (1)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (13)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Nursing Science Master's
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Education, Other Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $35,942
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,126
- Books and supplies
- $1,700
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $54,768
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $54,768
- Total cost living at home
- $43,642
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $13,266 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,439 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,594 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $23,648 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,149 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 98%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $33,755
- Got a grant from the college
- 98%
- Average grant from the college
- $19,752
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 54%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 63%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,597
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 34%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 40%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 40%
- Transferred to another college
- 40%
- Came back for year two
- 80%
| Pell grant students | 43% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 31% |
| Neither | 31% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 108 | 47% |
| Men | 56 | 27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 69 | 35% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 51% |
| White | 21 | 43% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 15 | 33% (small group) |
| International | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 106 | 41% | 50% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 33% (small group) | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 91 | 89% | 5% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 67 | 66% | 12% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,009
- Undergraduates
- 670
- Full-time undergraduates
- 578
- Part-time undergraduates
- 92
- Graduate students
- 339
- Students per faculty member
- 11 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 87%
- From out of state
- 12%
- From other countries
- 1%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 13%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 3%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 9%
| Women | 62% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 19% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 10% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, 07960
- County
- Morris County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.