Saint Elizabeth University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,900

2022 Average Net Price

$21,689

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

71.9%

1,966 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,122

70% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

43.7%

73 Graduates

About

Saint Elizabeth University is a higher education institution located in Morris County, NJ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Elizabeth University were Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and General Psychology (19 degrees).

In 2022, 405 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Elizabeth University. 78.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (150 degrees), 2.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $32,900, which is $8,904 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Elizabeth University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 309 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $32,900, which is $8,904 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,689.

In 2022, 88% of undergraduate students attending Saint Elizabeth University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Elizabeth University was $32,900. The cost of tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $8,904 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Elizabeth University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,689

2022 Value

0.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Elizabeth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,689. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Elizabeth University grew by 0.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Elizabeth University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,161

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Elizabeth University was of $12,161 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Elizabeth University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Saint Elizabeth University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2021, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Elizabeth University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Elizabeth University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 309 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Elizabeth University received 1,966 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 55.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,966 applicants, 1,414 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,122 students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Elizabeth University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,414

Accepted Out of 1,966

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Elizabeth University was 71.9% (1,414 admissions from 1,966 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 55.3%, while admissions grew by 51.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Elizabeth University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Elizabeth University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Elizabeth University had a total enrollment of 1,122 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University is 785 students and the part-time enrollment is 337. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Elizabeth University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.4% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Asian, 1.34% Two or More Races, 0.802% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.9%) and White Female (14.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,122 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University is 785 and the part-time enrollment is 337. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Elizabeth University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Elizabeth University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Elizabeth University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Elizabeth University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
341 enrolled students
Black or African American
321 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Elizabeth University is 30.4% White, 28.6% Black or African American, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Asian, 1.34% Two or More Races, 0.802% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 158 students (14.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 229 more women than men received degrees from Saint Elizabeth University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Elizabeth University is white (150 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Elizabeth University is Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and General Psychology (19 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Elizabeth University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (36 degrees awarded), Protective Services (35 degrees), and Health (171 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711,964 people), Registered nurses (1,500,104 people), Secondary school teachers (481,308 people), Education administrators (323,557 people), and Other managers (269,400 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022 are Human Sciences (36 degrees awarded), Protective Services (35 degrees), Health (171 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and Education (51 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University are Human Sciences (36 degrees awarded), Protective Services (35 degrees), Health (171 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and Education (51 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,253,772 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,778,140 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (505,981 people), Outpatient care centers (444,991 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (437,552 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Elizabeth University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
74 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded
General Psychology
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Elizabeth University was Registered Nursing with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Elizabeth University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

317

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University, which is 0.278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (317).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Elizabeth University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.25 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% of students graduating from Saint Elizabeth University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Elizabeth University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Elizabeth University is white (150 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

18.5% of degree recipients (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
121 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Elizabeth University is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (53 degrees).

Operations

Saint Elizabeth University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.84M (−11.9%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Saint Elizabeth University had a total salary expenditure of 32.9M. Saint Elizabeth University employs 30 Assistant professors, 10 Professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Elizabeth University are Female Assistant professor (25), Female Instructor (6), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Endowment

$23.8M

2022 Endowment

2.24%

growth from 2021

Saint Elizabeth University has an endowment valued at about $23.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Elizabeth University grew 2.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Elizabeth University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.2M

2022 Salaries

9.02%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Elizabeth University paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($32.9M) and a 9.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.47% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.58% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Elizabeth University paid a total of $3.84M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Professor with 10 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Elizabeth University.

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