Seton Hall University

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About Seton Hall University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Seton Hall University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in South Orange, New Jersey. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,012, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,380.

South Orange, NJ

$46,380

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

83%

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile28-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1240-1380

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

33%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

29%

Unknown

2%

Black

6%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

19%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

3,157

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold36% online

DoctorateCheck Bold10% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,561
State Grant Aid$11,048
Institution Grant Aid$24,191
Pell Grant Aid$5,483

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Legal Professions And Studies.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Theology And Religious Vocations.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.