Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university and a member of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium located in South Orange, New Jersey. The suburban, 58-acre campus features 10 schools and colleges that offer upwards of 90 undergraduate programs, all approximately 15 miles from New York City. More than 17,000 internship opportunities are offered at Seton Hall, and 81% of students have an internship during their academic career. The university also offers pastoral services through the campus ministry, a recreational center with a swimming pool, 11 different intramural and club sports, and 22 academic, service-oriented and cultural Greek societies.

Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$33,652
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1300

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$33,652
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$55,405
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$55,403
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,600
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,918
$30k - $48k
$23,004
$48k - $75k
$27,957
$75k - $110k
$31,889
$110k+
$35,068
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
100%
Average Aid Per Year
$33,582
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,004
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,142

 

Students receiving state aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$11048
Students receiving federal aid
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,004
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$43,544
$30k - $48k
$42,138
$48k - $75k
$35,536
$75k - $110k
$27,629
$110k+
$21,278

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,822
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$226
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,314
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,660

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
69%
Acceptance Rate
26440
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
149
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
OtherDecember 15
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
5%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1300
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
610
75th
690
Reading
25th
620
75th
700
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
35%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
31
Top 25%
57
Top 50%
86

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 973-313-6146
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,623
Total Number of Undergrads
6,012
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
97

Faculty Overview

0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
64
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
24%
White
47%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
159
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
40%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
80%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Pirates
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
127
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Seton Hall University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Seton Hall University
Prudential Financial
Novartis
Merck
Verizon
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Sales
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$226
Seton Hall is a mainstream college meaning it is a college that specializes in every single major that is possible and that there is no specific major that they cater to. It is more for those who want a traditional college experience since this is what Seton Hall represents. In the classes I have taken, I am learning a lot and learning new things. A lot of reading you have to do but it benefits you because at some point in life, you will remember what you read and you will use it in whatever it is you are doing.
Luis from Union City, NJ
With a beautiful campus and welcoming community, I know that Seton Hall is the only school for me. The ratio of professors to students is small, so I know I'm always receiving the care and attention of my professors if it's ever necessary. And the opportunity to visit the city or finding internships there is so easily achievable because of the train station being within walking distance.
Ciara from Livingston, NJ
Just about 88% of professors at Seton Hall have a Ph.D. So your learning from the best of the best. The class ratio of student to professor is 14:1. So the professor knows who you are; your not just a regular student he/she collects their money from. Every professor has office hours and ALWAYS expect their kids to go to their office hours. The professor's are there to help you! If you don't take advantage of it you really don't know how lucky you can be.

Even if you dont understand the professor and need EXTRA help. Shu has an academic resource center (ARC). There they have tutors for just about all subjects. We have a writing center; where there are students or english professors helping you with your papers. We even have tutoring in the residences hall., these tutors are willing to work around your schedule. SO there is NO way you can do bad in your classes unless if you dont really try !
Stephanie from Hillside, NJ
Even though some professor seem extremely boring they all know what their talking about. I've actually learned a lot here and I've only been at SHU for 1 semester. The thing they don't always tell you is that you have to take 2 core classes that don't really count for much they just teach you how to get through your first year, you also have to take a religious class.
pirate =]
I would recommend this university to anyone! They have great resources for the students attending in order to help them figure out what type of career to strive for. This university is also very prestigious so it will help give credibility to your degree for when you go out into the work force.
Barbara from Belleville
Seton Hall has extraordinary opportunities and has given me a home away from home. The faculty and the classes are enjoyable yet challenging as well. Seton Hall has amazing science facilities and is constantly looking to improve.
Victoria from Newark, NJ
My experience at Seton Hall has been great. You get the experiences of both a large university and small school, but it's the perfect size. The location is great because of it's close proximity to NYC, which offers great internships opportunities, as well as a place for fun!
Marisa from Chepachet, RI
Seton Hall University is overall a great campus. It combines intellectual endeavor with a solid Catholic background. Also, there is always help and support, and you get to meet interesting people.
Vincent from Cliffside Park, NJ
Seton Hall seemed very committed to preparing their students as best they could for their careers. Service seemed almost as important as academics.
Lawrence O'Bryan
The campus is beautiful, a relatively good size, and welcoming. There's always something to do whether its a first 56 activity or just chilling in the Pirate's Cellar. There's always somewhere you can go or someone you can go to when you are in need of help.
Adria from Paterson, NJ