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Saint Elizabeth University

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Morristown, New Jersey 07960

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Saint Elizabeth University is a private suburban institution in Morristown, New Jersey. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 636 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,038 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,949.

Established
1899
Motto
Deus Est Caritas
Mascot
Eagle
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
636Students
11:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$53,038Earnings 10yr
$17,949Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,942
Room & Board$13,126
Books & Supplies$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance$52,328
Average Net Price$17,949
Median Debt at Graduation$24,934
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,266
$30–48K$14,439
$48–75K$21,594
$75–110K$23,648
$110K+$30,149

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
636
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Black 39%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.2%
Freshman Retention80.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,479
10 Years$53,038

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The College of Saint Elizabeth was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth and was among the first Catholic colleges in the United States to award degrees to women.
  • The college began transitioning into a co-educational institution, starting with the 2016 freshman intake.
  • The institution was accorded university status by the New Jersey Department of Education as of July 1, 2020.
  • The college was founded by the Sisters of Charity, the order started by Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774–1821), who, after her death, was canonized as the United States' first native-born saint.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
23 mi(40 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
69 mi(120 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
206 mi(357 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWR Newark Liberty15 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia30 mi
JFK New York JFK36 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
New York, NY23 mi · ~40 min drive
Hartford, CT114 mi · ~3h 18m drive
Providence, RI173 mi · ~5h drive
Albany, NY134 mi · ~3h 52m drive
Syracuse, NY180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Rochester, NY231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Philadelphia, PA69 mi · ~2h drive
Pittsburgh, PA292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Harrisburg, PA133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
Newark, NJ14 mi · ~24 min drive
Trenton, NJ42 mi · ~1h 13m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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