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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,552
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $80,035
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit college in South Orange, NJ with 6,036 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, and admitted students average 1322 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,552 per year ($22,553 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,035 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 23,748
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,738
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–700
200800
SAT Math600–690
200800
ACT Composite27–32
136
What Seton Hall University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,904
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,040
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,553
- $30–48k$21,173
- $48–75k$24,213
- $75–110k$34,049
- $110k+$41,574
Get a personal estimate with Seton Hall University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $80,035
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,036
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White42%
- Hispanic28%
- Black12%
- Asian9%
Seton Hall University FAQ
What is Seton Hall University's acceptance rate?+
Seton Hall University admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Seton Hall University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1322.
What ACT score do you need for Seton Hall University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.
Is Seton Hall University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Seton Hall University?+
In Fall 2023, 23,748 students applied to Seton Hall University and 18,738 were admitted; 1,572 enrolled.
Does Seton Hall University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Seton Hall University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Seton Hall University require an essay?+
Seton Hall University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Seton Hall University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,904 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,552.
What is Seton Hall University's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 186584 · How we use this data
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