# Saint Elizabeth University (SEU)

Private nonprofit college in Morristown, NJ. IPEDS ID 186618.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-elizabeth-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/saint-elizabeth-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,125 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 31% of NJ colleges and 44% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,038; beats 13% of NJ colleges and 49% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,379 |
| 30-48k | $18,441 |
| 48-75k | $21,866 |
| 75-110k | $31,937 |
| 110k+ | $30,559 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.18 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,038 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,379 | $85,184 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,441 | $77,083 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,866 | $91,400 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $31,937 | $133,497 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $30,559 | $127,737 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $53,075
- Tuition and fees: $36,741
- Housing and meals: $13,126; books: $1,700

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,777 applicants, 1,372 admitted, 136 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (32 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $100,007 | $109,286 | $27,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $55,573 | $24,934 |
| Business Administration | $37,218 | $46,247 | $24,548 |
| Psychology | $22,040 | $38,484 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $119,720 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $106,500 (NJ), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $124,390 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $105,820 (NJ), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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