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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing

  • LocationUtica, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 146 students
Official website

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing is a single-purpose, non-profit college in Utica, New York, that offers an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Nursing. Its mission statement is written in the spirit of the Franciscan tradition and values.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miOur Lady of Lourdes: 0.1 mi1Our Lady of the Rosary Church: 1.0 mi2Saint John The Evangelist Church: 1.4 mi3Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church: 1.7 mi5Saint Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church: 1.8 mi6Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Lourdes — 0.1 mi · 2222 Genesee Street, Utica
  2. Our Lady of the Rosary Church — 1.0 mi · 1736 Burrstone Road, New Hartford
  3. Saint John The Evangelist Church — 1.4 mi · 66 Oxford Road, New Hartford
  4. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 1206 Lincoln Avenue, Utica
  5. Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
  6. Saint Francis De Sales Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priests serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The college's published degree list names only the Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Nursing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer an Associate's Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing with curriculum plans designed to meet your educational needs.”
      The college offers an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Nursing.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or volunteer centerNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The mission statement lists Franciscan values including a community of service and fostering peace, justice and respect for creation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Vision | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the spirit of the Franciscan tradition and values, the College is committed to creating a caring learning environment for diverse student populations.”
      The mission statement is written in the spirit of the Franciscan tradition and values.
  • The mission statement lists a quest for truth, understanding, and excellence in academic disciplines among its Franciscan values.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Vision | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In the spirit of the Franciscan tradition and values, the College is committed to creating a caring learning environment for diverse student populations.”
      The mission statement is written in the spirit of the Franciscan tradition and values.

Concerns

  • A site search for catholic returns no matches.
    Sources (2)
    1. Search results for catholic | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/?s=catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sorry, but nothing matched your search terms, "catholic". Please try using different keywords”
      A search of the college website for the word catholic returned no matching pages.
    2. Student Services | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/futurestudents/services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students have many opportunities to participate in social, cultural, spiritual, and community events within the greater Utica area”
      Student Life describes general social, cultural, spiritual, and community events and names no Catholic group or service.
  • The only degree listed is an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Nursing, and the course descriptions list no theology or philosophy course.
    Sources (2)
    1. About Us | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We offer an Associate's Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing with curriculum plans designed to meet your educational needs.”
      The college offers an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Nursing.
    2. Course Descriptions | St. Elizabeth College of Nursingsecon.edu/course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “General Education & Science Courses”
      The published course descriptions list general-education and science courses, with no theology or philosophy course among them.

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Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
146
Total students146
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
—
Cost of attendance (per year)—
Median federal debt at graduation$14,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
—
First-year retention—
Median earnings 10 years after entry$72,122
Admission rate100%
Students receiving Pell grants39%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Syracuse

The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia, Bishop of Syracuse

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 195702
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus two-year: health professions
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Syracuse.

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