Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private
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Seton Hall University admitted 73.3% of applicants university-wide (18,152 of 24,776).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.3% | 18,152 | 24,776 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 4,800 | 7,200 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 2,800 | 4,200 |
| International applicants | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| Men | 73.1% | 7,673 | 10,500 |
| Women | 73.4% | 10,476 | 14,270 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 18,152 admitted students, 1,601 enrolled (8.8% yield).
Seton Hall University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1220–1390
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 27–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Seton Hall University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $68,263/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,170 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,970 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $68,263/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,623 |
| $30k–48k | $21,869 |
| $48k–75k | $27,194 |
| $75k–110k | $36,516 |
| Over $110k | $41,783 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Seton Hall Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Pirate's Promise Award — $10,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Out-of-State Regional Tuition Award — Reduced tuition rate (varies by state) (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Seton Hall Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- University Honors Program Scholarship — Full tuition plus housing stipend (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Seton Hall Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Out-of-State Regional Tuition Award — Reduced tuition rate (varies by state) (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Seton Hall University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Admission Application
- High School Transcript
- Teacher Recommendation
- School Counselor Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Admission Application
- High School Transcript
- Teacher Recommendation
- School Counselor Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Seton Hall University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Please tell us why you are interested in attending Seton Hall University.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $70,196
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 69.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,750
- At graduation
Seton Hall University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #158
- Forbes: #206
- Niche: #290
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Seton Hall University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Biological & life sciences (12%), Social sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Seton Hall University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.