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Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in New Jersey

Catholic colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in New Jersey4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in New Jersey.
  • Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Seton Hall University

    South Orange, NJ · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • 69% graduate
    • 6,061 undergraduates
  2. 2

    Saint Peter's University

    Jersey City, NJ · Private nonprofit
    • 58% graduate
    • 2,101 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Saint Elizabeth University

    Morristown, NJ · Private nonprofit
    • 51% graduate
    • 670 undergraduates
  4. 4

    Felician University

    Lodi, NJ · Private nonprofit
    • 47% graduate
    • 1,833 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Seton Hall University$31,446$22,750$70,19669%
Saint Peter's University$12,199$20,500$57,81558%
Saint Elizabeth University$23,125$24,934$53,03851%
Felician University$40,045$25,000$57,60247%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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