Morristown, N.J., (September 14, 2020) – Saint Elizabeth University ranked fourth on the U.S. News & World Report's new list of "Top Performers for Social Mobility-Regional Universities North" for 2021. SEU ranked first among all New Jersey schools on the list.

The social mobility ranking focuses on how well schools address graduation rates of Pell-awarded students, those typically coming from households with family incomes less than $50,000 annually. The ranking measures a college or university's ability to move students up the ladder in terms of economic opportunity and within or between social strata.

"Social mobility is not only important for our students, but for the economic growth and stability of society, now more important than ever," said Dr. Helen J. Streubert, president of Saint Elizabeth University. "Our focus is, and has been for more than 120 years, on providing the opportunity to earn a college degree that is both affordable and beneficial for career advancement."

In addition, Washington Monthly's "Best Bang for the Buck - Northeast" list ranks Saint Elizabeth University second among New Jersey private schools and Money magazine rates the University third among New Jersey private schools on its "Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value" list.