Seton Hill Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Seton Hill University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Seton Hill to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Seton Hill University (Seton Hill)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Seton Hill's acceptance rate is 79.53% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,911 students applied and 2,315 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Seton Hill.

To apply to Seton Hill, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Seton Hill's acceptance rate places 42nd out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 23 at Seton Hill. Seton Hill's SAT score ranks 47th out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Seton Hill's yield rate is 14.25%, which is moderately lower by 9.42 percentage points (approximately 39.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Seton Hill at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Seton Hill's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Seton Hill's acceptance rate is 79.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.25%. 1,237 men and 1,674 women applied to Seton Hill and 937 men and 1,378 women students were accepted.

Among them, 146 men and 184 women were enrolled in Seton Hill. You can explore the Seton Hill's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Seton Hill
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,911	1,237	1,674	0	0
Admitted	2,315	937	1,378	0	0
Enrolled	330	146	184	0	0
Acceptance Rate	79.53%	75.75%	82.32%	-	-
Yield	14.25%	15.58%	13.35%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Seton Hill University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 119 students (36% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 24 students (7% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Seton Hill.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,110, including 560 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 550 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510.

The median ACT composite score is 23, with a 75th percentile score of 27 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at Seton Hill.

How competitive is Seton Hill's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Seton Hill University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,130, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Seton Hill
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,020	1,110	1,240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	560	620
SAT Math	510	550	620
ACT Composite	19	23	27
ACT Math	-		-
ACT English	-		-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Seton Hill University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Seton Hill. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Seton Hill University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Seton Hill Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Seton Hill:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.setonhill.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.setonhill.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Seton Hill?

Seton Hill is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 79.53%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Seton Hill?

Seton Hill recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Seton Hill is 1,110, and the average ACT score is 23. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Seton Hill require essays or personal statements?

Seton Hill recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Seton Hill admission?

Seton Hill recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Seton Hill does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Seton Hill requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Seton Hill requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Seton Hill?

The institutional SAT code for Seton Hill is 2812.