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MEMBER INSTITUTIONS Morristown, NJ www.steu.edu www.seueagles.com
Saint Elizabeth University EST. 1899
Enrollment: 752
Quick Facts:
• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Over 40 majors and minors
• Implemented Laptop Rental Program in 2021that provided students with the tools that will help
them be successful throughout their undergraduate educational journey.
• Offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering with a Concentration in Game Development and Design (E-Sports).
More Information:
www.steu.edu/meet-seu/history
Highlights in History:
• 1809 – Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the Sisters of Charity in the United States.
• 1859 – The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth was founded in the Diocese of Newark at the Colonel Ward Mansion, by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan.
• 1899 – The College of Saint Elizabeth was founded and opened on September 11 with six students. Sister Mary Pauline Kelligar became the first president.
• 1908 – The Athletic Association formed, with four sports to span the year (field hockey, basketball, track, and tennis,) outside of the gym class requirements.
• 2015 – The Board of Trustees decided to become a coeducational institution in the fall of 2016.
• 2020 – On July 1, 2020, officially became Saint Elizabeth University after receiving university status approval from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.
Key Athletic Success
in the CSAC:
• Men’s Soccer 2022 ECAC Tournament Qualifier • Men’s Volleyball 2022 Conference Runner-Up
• Women’s Basketball 2022 Conference Runner-Up
MISSION: The mission of Saint Elizabeth University, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is to be a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Through the vision and values of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and rooted in Gospel values and in Catholic Social Teaching, Saint Elizabeth University affirms its solidarity with the poor and its commitment in service to the community.
“Being a member of the CSAC allows our student athletes at Saint Elizabeth to compete amongst schools that are similar in size, competitiveness, and most importantly, mission. Saint Elizabeth
University is a proud member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference.” - TOM WAGENBLAST, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
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