Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 688
Graduate Enrollment: 446
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.7%
Male/Female: 21% / 79% (2017)
First generation college students: 47.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 44.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 23.4%
Black: 32.0%
Hispanic: 27.3%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 7.7%
Black: 32.0%
Hispanic: 27.3%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 7.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,660
In-State tuition: $34,876Out-of-State tuition: $34,876
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,744 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,908 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,578 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,908 (2022)
Average Family Income: $46,002 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,786 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 55.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,934 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $264 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,775 |
| $30k-48k | $18,572 |
| $48k-75k | $17,041 |
| $75k-110k | $32,383 |
| $110k+ | $29,183 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,934 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,550 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $49,269 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,016 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 12 | $80,259 ($6,688) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 8 | $56,451 ($4,704) | |||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 25 | $56,551 ($4,713) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 21 | $24,934 | $265 | $35,589 ($2,966) | $49,654 ($4,138) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $25,000 | $265 | $22,852 ($1,904) | $43,207 ($3,601) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 22 | $30,990 ($2,583) | $44,101 ($3,675) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | $69,681 ($5,807) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 22 | $466 | $56,028 ($4,669) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 83 | $27,500 | $133 | $91,443 ($7,620) | $96,309 ($8,026) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | $24,548 | $250 | $65,643 ($5,470) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,988Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $19,665,686 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $23,307,336 (2022)