Seton Hall University
About Seton Hall University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Seton Hall University is a private Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey. It is known for its law school, nursing program, and Stillman School of Business, and is located about 14 miles from Manhattan.
Founded
1856
Location
South Orange, New Jersey
Students
9,461
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
73.3%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
69.5%
Near national average
Tuition
$53,170
Per year
Avg Net Price
$31,446
After financial aid
SAT Average
1322
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$70,196
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
73.3 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
Nov 15
Regular
Jan 15
Seton Hall University accepts 73.3% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1322/ 1600
ACT Scores
29/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
69.5% complete their degree within six years
Retention
81.5%
4-Year Grad
66%
6-Year Grad
72%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
93.1%
$/Student
$12.9K
Class Size
Medium
66% of students graduate on time, and 93.1% of courses are taught by full-time faculty. That personal instruction helps keep students on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$53,170
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$17,970
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,263
After Financial Aid
$31,446
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$19,623
Receive Grants
32.5%
Take Loans
50.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $68,263/yr, including $17,970 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $31,446.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Seton Hall University fund their education.
While in School
32.5%
Get Grants
Free money
50.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$63,427
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$22,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$241/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $22,750 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Seton Hall University.
Gender
56.2%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,036
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
3,425
Graduates
27.9%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
2.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 27.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,036
Students
private
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
R2 Research
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Seton Hall University fields 9 varsity teams with 285 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division I without football
Conference
Big East
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
285
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
49% / 51%
139
Men
146
Women
6
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Seton Hall Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$70,196
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biology, General
$28K
216 grads
1yr Earnings
Finance and Financial Management Services
$64K
174 grads
1yr Earnings
Marketing
$50K
132 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$37K
123 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$92K
117 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$74K
73 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $60K at six years, $58K at eight, and $70K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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