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Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a medium, private institution located in South Orange, nj. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University offers undergraduate degrees in 105 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,874 undergraduates
cost $48,960 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Seton Hall University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.1%
SAT score average 1317
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.68
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Seton Hall University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Public Policy and Administration
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Finance and Financial Management Services
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Marketing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,532
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $69,492
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $69,492 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,532
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $69,492
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $69,492 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Seton Hall University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,874, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

9,602

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
29%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
42%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Seton Hall University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
phone 973-761-9000
address https://www.shu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Seton Hall University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Seton Hall University?

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Seton Hall University? 

The acceptance rate for Seton Hall University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Seton Hall University?

The average high school GPA for Seton Hall University students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Seton Hall University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Seton Hall University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $277,968.

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