South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Seton Hall University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in South Orange, NJ.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Seton Hall University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

73% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 24,776 applied, 18,152 accepted, and 1,601 enrolled in Seton Hall.
700 men and 901 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,310 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,310 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1310 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total122013101390
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660700
Math600650690
ACT Score
Composite273032
Math252730
English273134

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $53,170 for undergraduate programs and $37,470 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.50% compared to last year at Seton Hall University.

Financial Aid

5,740 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $29,861.
For freshmen, 1,510 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $33,582.

Student Population

A total of 9,571 students enrolled Seton Hall in 2025.
By gender, 3,992 men and 5,579 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,146 undergraduate and 3,425 graduate students.

125 Major Programs

  • 10 programs through online
  • 65 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Seton Hall is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 23%.
The retention rate is 81% for full-time and 81% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate
23%
Retention Rate
81%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,002 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Seton Hall and the average faculty salary is $105,482. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,870 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $90,305.
Number of Faculties
1,002
Average Faculty Salary
$105,482
Number of Staffs
1,870
Average Staff Salary
$90,305

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

Seton Hall University is a member of Big East Conference.