Nursing
Ranked #130 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 31 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $109,286
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $24,250
- Ranked-college median: $20,938

Morristown, NJ, United States
Saint Elizabeth University's acceptance rate is 71% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 1,266 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Morristown, NJ, with 557 students. The average net price after grants is $19,010 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 49.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $55,167.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Acceptance rate: 71% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 933 of 1,266 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
Smaller than 77% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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71% of applicants were admitted
11.5% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 31 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations · 21 graduates
Total students
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Saint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown, NJ, United States
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Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ, United States
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
Nearest major cityNew York, NY · about 23 mi
In the city250 mi
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Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $19,010 a year after aid
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
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Catholic
Affiliated with the Catholic Church.
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Compare with Caldwell UniversitySaint Elizabeth University admitted 71% of 1,266 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Tuition at Saint Elizabeth University is $37,763 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $19,010 a year.
The average net price at Saint Elizabeth University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $19,010 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
49.1% of first-time, full-time students at Saint Elizabeth University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Caldwell University, Georgian Court University, and Felician University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
Graduation rate 57%, close to 49%
Profile closeness78/100
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
Average net price $18,380, close to $19,010
Profile closeness75/100
Felician University
Lodi, NJ
Graduation rate 48%, close to 49%
Profile closeness70/100
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
Graduation rate 55%, close to 49%
Profile closeness61/100
Seton Hall University-New Jersey
South Orange, NJ
Acceptance rate 77%, close to 71%
Profile closeness38/100
Rosemont College
Rosemont, PA
Graduation rate 49%, close to 49%
Profile closeness95/100
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
Graduation rate 49%, close to 49%
Profile closeness91/100
La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
Graduation rate 46%, close to 49%
Profile closeness82/100
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