Saint Elizabeth University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Morristown, NJ · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $18,412 a year (2022–23)
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Saint Elizabeth University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.

A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Saint Elizabeth University reviews each application.

Saint Elizabeth University GPA requirements

Saint Elizabeth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Elizabeth University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Elizabeth University acceptance rate

Saint Elizabeth University admitted 1,574 of 2,216 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Elizabeth University (formerly College of Saint Elizabeth) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Morristown, New Jersey, with 560 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Saint Elizabeth University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Elizabeth University's admissions office before you apply.

Saint Elizabeth University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Saint Elizabeth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,412 a year at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Elizabeth University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Saint Elizabeth University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Saint Elizabeth University?

Check Saint Elizabeth University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Elizabeth University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

Can I get into Saint Elizabeth University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Elizabeth University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Saint Elizabeth University?

A lot: Saint Elizabeth University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,574 of 2,216 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Saint Elizabeth University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Saint Elizabeth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Saint Elizabeth University if a parent went there?

No. Saint Elizabeth University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Saint Elizabeth University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,412 a year at Saint Elizabeth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Do you need to write an essay to apply to Saint Elizabeth University?

No, but it considers one. Saint Elizabeth University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Saint Elizabeth University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Saint Elizabeth UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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