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Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey 07079-2697

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Seton Hall University is a private institution in South Orange with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1308, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,196 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,921.

Established
1856
Motto
Hazard Zet Forward
Mascot
Pirate
Type
Private research university
Division
Division 1

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79%Acceptance
1308SAT Avg
5,924Students
14:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$70,196Earnings 10yr
$28,921Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Seton Hall University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1308

Reading & WritingMid: 640
620700
MathMid: 645
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1308

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,370
Room & Board$17,350
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$64,996
Average Net Price$28,921
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,681
$30–48K$18,674
$48–75K$24,326
$75–110K$35,089
$110K+$41,110

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,921

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,886

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,924
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 12%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 10%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.5%
Freshman Retention85.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,291
8 Years$67,462
10 Years$70,196

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,200
Men
$69,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#137
Forbes
#215
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#303

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Varsity Sports — Pirates

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
13 mi(23 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
73 mi(127 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
199 mi(345 min)

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