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Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

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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
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Seton Hill University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1186

Reading & Writing
540640
Math
530630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1186

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,558

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (79)

Student Life

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
8 Years$47,063
10 Years$51,748

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,500
Men
$50,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Griffins

History & Fun Facts

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)

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