Saint Elizabeth University

What Saint Elizabeth University does

Saint Elizabeth University is a private, non-profit Catholic institution of higher education founded and continuously sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth since 1899, headquartered at 2 Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey. It serves approximately 1,141 students across two colleges — Arts and Sciences, and Professional Studies — offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate, online, and accelerated 7-week programs, with notable healthcare-oriented programs including BSN Nursing, MS in Physician Assistant (PA), MS in Counseling Psychology, and MS in Nutrition. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, authorized to issue F-1 visas for international students, and fields 12 NCAA Division III sports under the SEU Eagles brand.

The institution's technology stack is anchored on standard higher-ed systems: Anthology Power Campus (Student Information System), Moodle via eThink (Learning Management System), Technolutions Slate (Admissions CRM), Digication (E-Portfolio), Watermark SmartCatalogIQ (course catalog), EAB Navigate (student success), Front Rush (athletics), Blackbaud Raiser's Edge (advancement), and a LiveSafe/Vector Solutions mobile safety platform integrated across more than 30 hosted applications. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via an in-house Admissions Office, the Slate-powered Apply portal, on-campus events (Eagles Day, Orientation), and a multi-channel mix spanning SEO, paid media, social, email/SMS, and partner referrals (Common App, Naviance, school counselors, athletic coaches, alumni). Distribution also extends through cross-registration with Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, OCICU/Acadeum consortium course exchanges, and articulation agreements with NJ community colleges including nursing-specific pipelines from three institutions.

The business model is tuition-dependent subscription revenue. SEU charges per-semester tuition and mandatory fees, housing and meal plan fees, a waivable student health insurance premium, and transaction-based fees for portfolio assessment, course auditing (one-third of tuition), and transcript requests. Title IV federal and state financial aid flows through institutional accounts as net tuition revenue (FAFSA school code 002600). Philanthropic giving via the Annual Fund, Founders' Weekend, and planned giving (Blackbaud/PG Calc) supplements tuition, and the institution markets itself as a values-based, small-class alternative (11:1 undergraduate, 7:1 graduate student-faculty ratios) in a competitive NJ/NYC higher-education market.

Name

Saint Elizabeth University

Legal name

Saint Elizabeth University

Website

https://steu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saint Elizabeth University is a private Catholic university in Morristown, NJ, founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity, serving approximately 1,141 students across undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and online programs with notable healthcare tracks (BSN, PA, Counseling). It is MSCHE-accredited, fields 12 NCAA Division III sports, and operates a tuition-dependent subscription model with cross-registration and articulation partnerships across NJ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Graduate degree programs
• Online learning
• Continuing education
• NCAA athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and mandatory fees: Recurring per-semester tuition and fees charged to degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, continuing studies, and certificate students, billed through the Bursar's Office (Cashnet payment plans and ACI Payments). Mix: dominant revenue stream for the institution.
2. Housing and meal plan revenue: Recurring residential life charges (residence hall room fees) and dining services revenue from resident and commuter meal plans, collected via ACI Payments and Cashnet.
3. University health insurance and wellness fees: Mandatory student health insurance premium (waivable with proof of comparable coverage) processed through the Bursar.
4. Philanthropic giving and annual fund: Donations processed through Blackbaud Raiser's Edge supporting the Annual Fund, Founders' Weekend giving, crowdfunding, and planned giving (PG Calc). Sustains institutional advancement alongside tuition.
5. Specialty and continuing education programs: Revenue from certificate programs, professional development, and academic workshops, with portfolio assessment fees, audit fees (one-third of tuition), and credit-by-examination fees as supplementary transactional income.
6. Federal and state financial aid pass-through: Title IV and state aid disbursements (FAFSA school code 002600) that flow through institutional accounts as net tuition revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Elizabeth University is a private Catholic institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and continuing education degree programs across two colleges (Arts and Sciences; Professional Studies), with NCAA Division III athletics, on-campus housing and dining, and online/accelerated 7-week formats. It serves approximately 1,141 students and supports them through academic services (Mahoney Library, Student Success Center, Tutoring, Accessibility, EOF, Honors) and student-life services (Wellness Center, Counseling, Campus Ministry, Career Services). Healthcare-oriented programs (BSN Nursing, MS Physician Assistant, MS Counseling Psychology, MS Nutrition) are a portfolio concentration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEU Eagles: The official athletics brand and nickname for Saint Elizabeth University's NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Baccalaureate degree programs across the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Professional Studies, requiring 12 credits for full-time status, with more than 18 credits requiring Dean approval. Includes the BSN Nursing program and a range of majors/minors across both colleges.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral programs including MS in Physician Assistant (Top 5 nationally at AAPA), MS in Counseling Psychology, MS in Nutrition, PsyD in Counseling Psychology, and EdD in Educational Leadership, scheduled late afternoons/evenings and some Saturdays. 9+ credits = full-time; 6-8 = half-time.
• Online Degree Programs Online and accelerated 7-week format courses for working adults, supported by the Moodle LMS via eThink at elearning.steu.edu/my/, allowing flexibility for adult learners and graduate students.
• Certificate and Continuing Education Programs Certificate programs, professional development, and academic workshops for adult learners, including portfolio assessment (PELA) and credit-by-examination pathways, plus audit courses at one-third of regular tuition.
• NCAA Division III Athletics (SEU Eagles) 12 NCAA Division III sports programs competing under the SEU Eagles brand, including participation in the Front Rush athletics platform. SEU will end its Atlantic East Conference affiliation after 2026-27.
• On-Campus Housing and Meal Plan Services Recurring residential life charges (residence hall room fees) and dining services revenue from resident and commuter meal plans, collected via ACI Payments and Cashnet through the Bursar's Office, with a $50 room deposit credited to the student account and meal plans purchased through CampusDish.
• Healthcare Workforce Education Programs Healthcare-oriented academic programs including BSN Nursing, MS in Physician Assistant, MS in Counseling Psychology, and MS in Nutrition, supported by the May 28, 2026 partnership with CFG Health to advance healthcare education and workforce development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11:1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CFG HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026CFG Health & SEU Partner to Advance Healthcare Education & Workforce Development (announced May 28, 2026 on the SEU news feed). The partnership is positioned to advance healthcare education and workforce development, aligning with SEU's healthcare-oriented academic portfolio (BSN Nursing, MS in Physician Assistant, MS in Counseling Psychology, MS in Nutrition, etc.).
• Drew UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-registration agreement allowing full-time SEU undergraduates in good standing to take undergraduate courses at Drew during fall and spring semesters. Credits appear on the SEU transcript and are not considered transfer courses.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison Campus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-registration partnership with FDU's Madison campus enabling full-time SEU undergraduates in good standing to enroll in undergraduate courses at FDU during fall and spring semesters, with credit applied to the SEU degree.
• County College of MorriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Justice Studies program with County College of Morris, listed among SEU's articulation agreements; provides a coordinated pathway for transfer students into SEU's Criminal Justice / Justice Administration programs.
• Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities (OCICU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEU is a member institution of OCICU, allowing SEU students to register for online courses at other OCICU member institutions (counted as SEU-equivalent credits). Undergraduate cap: 6 credits per semester / 12 toward degree. Graduate cap: 3 credits per semester.
• AcadeumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEU participates in the Acadeum course exchange consortium, enabling students to take online courses from partner institutions as SEU-equivalent credits (with similar caps: 6/12 undergraduate, 3/term graduate).
• New Jersey county colleges and Thomas A. Edison College (Full Faith and Credit)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull Faith and Credit Transfer Policy: students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from approved NJ county college programs or Thomas A. Edison College can transfer all credits (including "D" grades) and are granted junior class standing. Also covers nursing students with an Associate in Applied Science from County College of Morris, Middlesex County College, and Raritan Valley Community College.
• County College of Morris, Middlesex County College, Raritan Valley Community College (Nursing AAS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNursing-specific articulation extending the Full Faith and Credit policy: students with an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing from these three institutions receive credit transfer benefits and are admitted to SEU's BSN program.
• Atlantic East Conference (current affiliation)minorOthersCurrent NCAA Division III athletics conference membership; Saint Elizabeth will end its affiliation with the Atlantic East Conference after the 2026-27 academic year in favor of the newly rebranded CUNY Athletic Conference beginning 2027-28.
• Sisters of Charity of Saint ElizabethflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding and sponsoring religious order since 1899; SEU's Catholic mission, identity, and values are anchored in this sponsorship, which is reflected across branding, mission statements, and student formation programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Fairleigh Dickinson University: Largest private university in New Jersey with comparable undergraduate and graduate offerings; SEU holds a cross-registration agreement with FDU's Madison campus, signaling direct regional overlap.
• Drew University: Small private university in Madison, NJ with overlapping humanities and graduate programs; SEU already operates a cross-registration partnership with Drew, indicating tight regional comparability.
• Monmouth University: Private university in West Long Branch, NJ with comparable enrollment size, NCAA Division I athletics, and a similar mix of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the NJ market.
• Rider University: Private university in Lawrenceville, NJ with similar enrollment scale, broad portfolio of professional and liberal arts programs, and a comparable NJ-based target student market.

Direct peers

• Seton Hall University: Catholic, faith-affiliated private university in New Jersey with comparable undergraduate/graduate offerings and small-class positioning, operating in the same NJ regional higher-education market as SEU.
• Caldwell University: Small Catholic private university in New Jersey sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, with similar enrollment scale, mission-driven identity, and a comparable mix of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Felician University: Catholic Franciscan-sponsored private university in New Jersey with similar size, mission orientation, and healthcare-focused academic programs (nursing and allied health), serving the same regional student pool.
• Saint Peter's University: Jesuit Catholic private university in Jersey City, NJ, offering comparable undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs to a similar urban/suburban NJ student demographic.
• Georgian Court University: Catholic university in Lakewood, NJ originally founded by the Sisters of Mercy, with a comparable enrollment scale, faith-based mission, and portfolio of professional and liberal-arts programs.
• Mount Saint Mary College: Catholic, Dominican-sponsored private college in Newburgh, NY of comparable size and mission orientation, serving a similar mix of traditional, transfer, and adult learners in the greater NYC/NJ region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaintElizabethU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SaintElizabethUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintElizabethUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-elizabeth-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintelizabethuniversity

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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