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Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences

Seton Hill University is a private institution in Greensburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1186, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 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 $51,748 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,558.

Established
1885
Motto
Hazard Yet Forward
Mascot
Griffin
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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76%Acceptance
1186SAT Avg
1,581Students
13:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$51,748Earnings 10yr
$22,558Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1186

Reading & Writing
540640
Math
530630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,414
Room & Board$13,778
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$54,634
Average Net Price$22,558
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,651
$30–48K$15,307
$48–75K$18,474
$75–110K$22,424
$110K+$28,577

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,581
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
Freshman Retention80.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,700
10 Years$51,748

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Griffins

Athletics teamsSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • History The school was founded in 1885 by the Sisters of Charity.
  • It is named for Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded the Sisters of Charity and who, after her death, was canonized as the first US-born saint.
  • In 1914, Seton Hill Junior college was opened by the Sisters of Charity.
  • In 1946, 40 male World War II veterans were accepted as students at Seton Hill.
  • In 2002, Seton Hill was officially granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
25 mi(43 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
233 mi(404 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
293 mi(508 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh38 mi
MDT Harrisburg148 mi
BUF Buffalo Niagara187 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA463 mi · ~13h 23m drive
New York, NY293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
Hartford, CT372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Providence, RI437 mi · ~12h 37m drive
Albany, NY341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY258 mi · ~7h 27m drive
Rochester, NY221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Buffalo, NY181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Philadelphia, PA233 mi · ~6h 44m drive
Pittsburgh, PA25 mi · ~43 min drive
Harrisburg, PA141 mi · ~4h 4m drive
Newark, NJ284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Trenton, NJ254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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