Saint Elizabeth University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	350
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Morristown, New Jersey, Saint Elizabeth University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint Elizabeth University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Saint Elizabeth University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Saint Elizabeth University is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Saint Elizabeth University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Saint Elizabeth University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,876

Cost of attendance at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,876

Cost of attendance at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Saint Elizabeth University received on average $24,839 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,839

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	103	73%	$5,349	$550,958
Other Federal Grant	103	73%	$5,592	$575,958
State Grant/Scholarships	91	64%	$11,743	$1,068,645
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	117	82%	$14,817	$1,733,555
Total Grant & Scholarships	136	96%	$24,839	$3,378,158

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Elizabeth University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Elizabeth University students is 38.6%.

38.6%

African American 40.0% 20 students
white 60.0% 6 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 32.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Elizabeth University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Elizabeth University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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