College of St. Elizabeth

Morristown, NJ

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The College of Saint Elizabeth, founded in 1899, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college for women; some men are enrolled part-time. Its 200-acre campus, including prominent buildings in the Gothic Revival style, is located in Morristown, in northern New Jersey.

Website: www.cse.edu/

Private
Co-ed
765
Undergraduate
Students
(78.7%) 602 Women
(21.3%) 163 Men
384
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
65% of 1,969 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
2.60
SAT Math
442 average
390-480 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
455 average
400-500 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
$49,383
Tuition and Fees
$33,131
Room and Board
$12,744
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
49
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 36% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
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Campus Life

Morristown Population
18,411
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
48% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Eagles
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.0% Asian
32.6% Black/African-American
24.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
25.2% White
10.3% Unknown
International Students
2.6% from 14 countries
First-Year Students Returning
68.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Not reported

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 3  
Mathematics 2 3
Science 1 2
Foreign Language    
Social Studies    
History 1  
Academic Electives 8  

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT    
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Considered if submitted August 15
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
2 Convent Road
City, State, Zip
Morristown, NJ 07960-6989
Phone
(973) 290-4700
Fax
(973) 290-4710
E-mail
apply@cse.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
 
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
65% of 1,969 applicants were admitted
Women
65% of 1,296 applicants were admitted
Men
64% of 673 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
294 (23%) of 1,271 admitted students enrolled
Women
190 (23%) of 839 admitted students enrolled
Men
104 (24%) of 432 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
2.60
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
442 average
390-480 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0%
Score of 600 - 700
2%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
48%
Score of 300 - 400
28%
Score of 200 - 300
2%
SAT EBRW
455 average
400-500 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
2%
Score of 500 - 600
23%
Score of 400 - 500
52%
Score of 300 - 400
21%
Score of 200 - 300
1%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
 
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
$49,383
Tuition and Fees
$33,131
Room and Board
$12,744
Books and Supplies
$1,300
Other Expenses
$2,208
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Not reported
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning November 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002600		 Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found to Have Financial Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based Self-Help
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found to Have Financial Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based Self-Help
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
Academic scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
453
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Economics, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • International/Global Studies
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music, General
  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology, General
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Psychology, Business/marketing, Interdisciplinary studies
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Business administration, religious studies/theology, criminal justice/justice administration and public service, foods and nutrition, psychology
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
49
Part-Time Faculty
128
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
23%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 36% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,284,215
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
127
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science

Master's Programs of Study

  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Exercise and Sports Science
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
  • Higher Education
  • Human Resources Management
  • Nursing--General
  • Nutrition
  • Organizational Management
  • Psychology--General
  • Public Administration
  • Student Affairs
  • Theology

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Higher Education
  • Psychology--General
  • Student Affairs

Location and Setting

Morristown Population
18,411
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Campus Size
200 acres

Weather

Temperature
23.4 average low in January, 82.3 average high in September
Rain
122 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
 
Nearest Train Station
 

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students in College Housing
48% of all students
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
38%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
 

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Eagles
School Colors
Blue and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Basketball x      
Equestrian Sports x      
Soccer x      
Softball x      
Swimming And Diving x      
Tennis x      
Volleyball x      
Women's Sports
Offered Scholarships
Basketball x  
Equestrian Sports x  
Soccer x  
Softball x  
Swimming And Diving x  
Tennis x  
Volleyball x  
Mens's Sports
Offered Scholarships
Basketball    
Equestrian Sports    
Soccer    
Softball    
Swimming And Diving    
Tennis    
Volleyball    
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
 

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, student government association (sga), students take action committee (stac) volunteer organization, international/intercultural clubs, college activities board (cab), campus ministry
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
765
Women
602 (78.7%)
Men
163 (21.3%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
587
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.0% Asian
32.6% Black/African-American
24.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
25.2% White
10.3% Unknown
International Students.
2.6% from 14 countries
Average Age
27
All Graduate Students
384

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
68.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
41.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Business 6%
Arts and Sciences 11%
Medicine 3%
Veterinary Medicine 1%

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