Percentile rankings vs 1,600+ peer institutions. Higher is better.
Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #618 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,694 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #1129 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting strong outcomes for its student population. --- Saint Elizabeth University's composite ranking reflects balanced performance across Azimuth's pillars of return, mobility, and access. The institution's health-focused program mix supports graduates in achieving earn about $13,694 more than similar students at comparable institutions while serving a mixed enrollment.
Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #618 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Morristown, New Jersey, Saint Elizabeth University enrolls roughly 557 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 64.7% freshman retention rate and a 51.1% six-year graduation rate, reflecting solid progress toward degree completion. Saint Elizabeth University draws strength from its focus on health professions and nursing education. Health represents the institution's primary academic concentration, positioning graduates for careers in high-demand healthcare fields where employment growth and earnings stability remain strong. Graduates earn about $13,694 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Elizabeth University in the 91.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #388 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability shape the institution's broader profile. 57.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 47.1% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student population with meaningful financial need. Saint Elizabeth University sits in the 69.6 percentile for access and the 39.7 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students pursuing nursing and health-related degrees with clear career pathways and strong earnings outcomes, Saint Elizabeth University offers a focused, mission-driven option grounded in professional preparation and economic mobility.
Saint Elizabeth University's published cost of attendance is $53,075. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $20,379, middle-income families pay around $21,866, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,559. Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #859 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Saint Elizabeth University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution's focus on health professions — nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields — aligns with career pathways that typically support loan repayment, given the stable earnings and job-market demand in healthcare. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,934, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,386, median federal debt of $24,934 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Saint Elizabeth University is a strong fit for students interested in health-related fields who want a private nonprofit college experience in NJ. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,386, placing Saint Elizabeth University in the 70.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,694 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 57.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 47.1% are first-generation — and delivers outcomes that place Saint Elizabeth University in the 50.3 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 71.0% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health fields over others. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find meaningful returns relative to NJ's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,809.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
College Azimuth is a private research initiative and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or Federal Student Aid. Data sourced from College Scorecard.
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or professional advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making any financial decisions.
Comprehensive Analysis
Detailed metrics, charts, and full data breakdown
Financial GPS Tool
Personalized cost and earnings calculator
This is the Saint Elizabeth University hub overview page. Related admissions, cost, outcomes, majors, and similar-school pages provide the detailed school data.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
74 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
21 graduates
Psychology, General
19 graduates
English Language and Literature, General
6 graduates
Saint Elizabeth University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a portfolio shaped by the institution's mission as a health-professions-focused private university. Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates annually, followed by Business Administration, Psychology, General, Criminal Justice, and Biology, General.
The Health concentration — represented across 9 total programs with 0 meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold — reflects the university's specialized identity within the health professions landscape. The earnings pattern aligns closely with the institution's program focus.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $109,286 four years after enrollment across 74 graduates, followed by Business Administration at $46,247 and Psychology, General at $38,484. These outcomes reflect the labor-market strength of health-professions pathways in the Northeast, where demand for nursing, clinical, and allied-health graduates remains consistently strong.
Several of Saint Elizabeth University's programs represent grad-school-dependent pathways — particularly those in foundational health sciences — where four-year earnings undercount the trajectory of graduates who continue to graduate or professional school. Nursing and clinical-track programs, by contrast, are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter the labor market immediately and earnings reflect national healthcare-sector outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's health-professions portfolio aligns with regional and national labor-market demand in healthcare.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simmons University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15715 ranked) | MA | 70% | $63,494 | #15715 | Compare |
Jfk Muhlenberg Harold B. And Dorothy A. Snyder Schools Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15724 ranked) | NJ | 59% | $73,894 | #15724 | Compare |
Kettering College Similar quality tier (#15692 ranked) | OH | 77% | $67,492 | #15692 | Compare |
United States Sports University Similar quality tier (#15738 ranked) | AL | 61% | $55,257 | #15738 | Compare |
Rockhurst University Similar quality tier (#15742 ranked) | MO | 70% | $67,102 | #15742 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Saint Elizabeth University's published cost of attendance is $53,075. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $20,379, middle-income families pay around $21,866, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,559.
Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #859 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Saint Elizabeth University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages.
The institution's focus on health professions — nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields — aligns with career pathways that typically support loan repayment, given the stable earnings and job-market demand in healthcare. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,934, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,386, median federal debt of $24,934 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Saint Elizabeth University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,386, placing the institution in the 70.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,694 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Elizabeth University in the 91.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Saint Elizabeth University #388 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Saint Elizabeth University's concentration in health professions and related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $109,286, representing 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 21 students earning $46,247 four years after enrollment, while The Psychology, General program graduates 19 students with median earnings of $38,484.
Criminal Justice and Biology, General round out the institution's program portfolio, anchoring Saint Elizabeth University's mission-driven focus on preparing graduates for careers in healthcare and human services.
