Saint Elizabeth University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,740

2.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,437

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

71%

2,216 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

871

80.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

51.1%

93 Graduates

About

Saint Elizabeth University is a higher education institution located in Morris County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Elizabeth University were Physician Assistant (36 degrees awarded), Other Foods, Nutrition, & Related Services (20 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (12 degrees).

In 2024, 285 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Elizabeth University. 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (101 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $34,740, which is $10,740 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $34,740, which is $10,740 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,437.

In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending Saint Elizabeth University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,740

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Elizabeth University was $34,740. The cost of tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $10,740 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$23,437

2024 Value

27.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Elizabeth University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,437. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Elizabeth University grew by 27.3%.

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

$13,563

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Elizabeth University was of $13,563 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Saint Elizabeth University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.88% with respect to 2023, when 82% 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.

Admissions

Saint Elizabeth University received 2,216 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,216 applicants, 1,574 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71% acceptance rate.

There were 871 students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University in 2024. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Elizabeth University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.56%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,574

Accepted Out of 2,216

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Elizabeth University was 71% (1,574 admissions from 2,216 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.7%, while admissions grew by 14.7%.

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 871 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University is 704 students and the part-time enrollment is 167. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Elizabeth University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25.3% White, 3.67% Asian, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.804% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% 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 (22.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.8%) and Black or African American Male (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%) and White Male (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 871 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Elizabeth University is 704 and the part-time enrollment is 167. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Saint Elizabeth University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

65%

2024 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Elizabeth University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

Black or African American
235 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
221 enrolled students
White
220 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Elizabeth University is 27% Black or African American, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 25.3% White, 3.67% Asian, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.804% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 128 students (14.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 125 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 (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Elizabeth University is Physician Assistant (36 degrees awarded), followed by Other Foods, Nutrition, & Related Services (20 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (12 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), and History (5 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 (305,497 people), Other managers (259,484 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (252,341 people), Postsecondary teachers (165,862 people), and Secondary school teachers (164,162 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University in 2024 are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), History (5 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Saint Elizabeth University are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), History (5 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (855,324 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (429,316 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (423,637 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (297,654 people), and Legal services (224,232 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.

Computer & Information Systems Security

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Saint Elizabeth University was Computer & Information Systems Security with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Saint Elizabeth University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University, which is 0.39 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (205).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Elizabeth University in Physician Assistant, which is 6.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Saint Elizabeth University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
101 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Elizabeth University is white (101 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (70 degrees).

8.77% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Female
244 degrees awarded
White Female
214 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Elizabeth University is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (244 degrees).

Operations

Saint Elizabeth University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.65M (13.3%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Saint Elizabeth University had a total salary expenditure of 33.8M. Saint Elizabeth University employs 32 Assistant professors, 8 Professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Elizabeth University are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees.

Endowment

$19.9M

2024 Endowment

7.08%

decline from 2023

Saint Elizabeth University has an endowment valued at about $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Elizabeth University declined 7.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.9M 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

$12.8M

2024 Salaries

3.82%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Saint Elizabeth University paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($33.8M) and a 3.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.8% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.02% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.98M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Elizabeth University paid a total of $3.98M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Elizabeth University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees.

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