Seton Hall University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1144 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #323 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #292 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #283 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 102 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 6,061
- Graduates
- 3,433
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.shu.edu
Seton Hall University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Seton Hall University has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78% | 80% |
| Applicants | 23,748 | 10,399 | 13,349 |
| Admissions | 18,738 | 8,106 | 10,632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,569 | 685 | 884 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
1,818 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
930 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
373 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 1220-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 27-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4565 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2126 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 1103 (12%) |
| Asian | 860 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 370 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 226 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 224 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hall University is $31,642 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,681 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,674 |
| $48-75K | $24,326 |
| $75-110K | $35,089 |
| $110K+ | $41,110 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,670 | $35,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,670 | $35,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,670 | $35,160 |
| Fee in-district | $2,700 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $2,700 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,700 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,606 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,348 |
| Room charge | $11,850 |
| Meal charge | $6,498 |
Seton Hall University majors
Seton Hall University has granted 1,336 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 815 master's across 49 programs, and 351 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hall University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 244 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 214 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 142 | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 117 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 85 | 28 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 62 | 50 | |
| Accounting | 38 | 35 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 73 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 41 | 32 | |
| Health Law | 72 | ||
| Psychology, General | 56 | 9 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 59 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 51 | 5 | |
| Physician Assistant | 53 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 51 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 47 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | 23 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | 17 | |
| Business Analytics | 30 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | 5 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 26 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 28 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 28 | ||
| Information Technology | 20 | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 25 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 22 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 21 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 10 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 19 | ||
| Physics, General | 16 | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| History, General | 15 | 1 | |
| Journalism | 16 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 15 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 15 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 7 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 6 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 6 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 4 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,336 | 815 | 351 |
Seton Hall University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 66% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hall University has published 9,565 scientific papers with 129,342 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 64 | 415 |
| 1993 | 91 | 454 |
| 1994 | 88 | 535 |
| 1995 | 70 | 443 |
| 1996 | 93 | 557 |
| 1997 | 88 | 595 |
| 1998 | 101 | 696 |
| 1999 | 73 | 782 |
| 2000 | 111 | 936 |
| 2001 | 120 | 1024 |
| 2002 | 144 | 1215 |
| 2003 | 154 | 1408 |
| 2004 | 167 | 1656 |
| 2005 | 191 | 2007 |
| 2006 | 223 | 2287 |
| 2007 | 264 | 2661 |
| 2008 | 268 | 3025 |
| 2009 | 238 | 3287 |
| 2010 | 293 | 3652 |
| 2011 | 340 | 4230 |
| 2012 | 380 | 4397 |
| 2013 | 404 | 4746 |
| 2014 | 363 | 4984 |
| 2015 | 362 | 5137 |
| 2016 | 397 | 5450 |
| 2017 | 465 | 5157 |
| 2018 | 433 | 5799 |
| 2019 | 472 | 6972 |
| 2020 | 441 | 8313 |
| 2021 | 396 | 9598 |
| 2022 | 325 | 9167 |
| 2023 | 371 | 9324 |
| 2024 | 234 | 8531 |
Seton Hall University alumni
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Chris Christie
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher James Christie is an American politician and former federal prosecutor who served as the 55th governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was the United States Attorney for New Jersey from 2002 to 2008 and a Morris County commissioner from 1995 to 1997. He was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 and 2024.
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Dulé Hill
- Occupations
- television actordancermanufactureractor
- Biography
-
Karim Dulé Hill is an American actor. He is known for his roles as personal presidential aide and Deputy Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff Charlie Young on the NBC drama television series The West Wing, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and pharmaceutical salesman–private detective Burton "Gus" Guster on the USA Network television comedy-drama Psych. He also had minor roles in the movies Holes, The Guardian, and She's All That and a recurring role on Ballers. He joined the cast of Suits for the last 2 seasons, and played patriarch Bill Williams in the 2021 remake of The Wonder Years. Hill also serves as a member of the SAG-AFTRA Board of Directors.
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Artie Lange
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterradio personalityfilm actorpodcaster
- Biography
-
Arthur Steven Lange Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality best known for his tenures on the sketch comedy series Mad TV from 1995 to 1997 and The Howard Stern Show from 2001 to 2009. Raised in New Jersey, Lange first worked as a longshoreman and taxi driver to help support his family, following the death of his quadriplegic father. He debuted as a stand-up comic in 1987 and took up the profession full-time five years later, developing his act on the New York City club circuit.
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Dan Hurley
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Daniel S. Hurley is an American men's college basketball coach who is the head coach of the UConn Huskies. In 2023 and 2024, Hurley led UConn to back-to-back NCAA Division I national championships. He previously coached at Rhode Island and Wagner.
General info
| Alternative names | SHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Hazard Zet Forward Despite hazards, move forward |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,477 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 S Orange Ave South Orange, New Jersey, 07079-2697 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 9737619000 |