Seton Hall University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,589
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Seton Hall is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Seton Hall University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Seton Hall boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,880

Cost of attendance at Seton Hall University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,880

Cost of attendance at Seton Hall University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Seton Hall University received on average $29,154 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,154

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	353	26%	$5,474	$1,932,306
Other Federal Grant	371	28%	$8,520	$3,160,749
State Grant/Scholarships	272	20%	$10,824	$2,944,181
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,327	99%	$24,598	$32,641,163
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,329	100%	$29,154	$38,746,093

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seton Hall University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Seton Hall University students is 71.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.8%.

71.9%

asian 76.3% 119 students
African American 53.3% 48 students
white 76.9% 568 students
unknown 61.0% 25 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 67.5% 181 students
International Students 59.6% 28 students
Mixed Race 64.8% 35 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Seton Hall University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Seton Hall University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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