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CSE students drive New Jersey's economic engine

Photo of a female studentMost people don't think about the economic impact of educating students. Maybe they should.

The College of Saint Elizabeth and the 13 other member institutions of AICUNJ (Assosication of Independent Colleges and Universities in New Jersey) play a vital role by contributing $4.9 billion to the New Jersey economy each year.

From payroll taxes of more than 17,500 employees, to new construction, research grants and more, New Jersey's independent institutions of higher education are a foundation for future economic growth and prosperity.

Join a worthy cause

Demonstrate your support for the College of Saint Elizabeth and independent higher education in New Jersey.

 

 

 

 

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Write to your state legislator

Let your voice be heard! Support our students in preserving TAG, EOF and direct aid to CSE and other independent colleges and universities in New Jersey.

Chair, Budget Committee
Louis D. Greenwald
1103 Laurel Oak Avenue, Suite 142
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Speaker of the General Assembly
Sheila Oliver
15-33 Halsted Street, Suite 202
East Orange, NJ 07018

Senate President
Stephen M. Sweeney
935 Kings Highway, Suite 400
West Deptford, NJ 08086

Did you know?

  • Approximately 75 percent of students enrolled in New Jersey's independent colleges and universities are from the state. 
  • Approximately 25 percent of baccalaureate degrees and 40 percent of all advanced degrees were awarded from AICUNJ institutions.
  • AICUNJ institutions provide more than $266 million in grant aid to undergraduates.
  • Less than one percent of the State-provided institutional support to higher education helps support 17 percent of New Jersey's college students who are enrolled at AICUNJ institutions.
  • There are currently 32 New Jersey state legislators who are alumni/ae of AICUNJ institutions.

Source: AICUNJ Web site