Seton Hall University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1185 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #335 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #302 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #293 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 101 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 6,146
- Graduates
- 3,425
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Applicants | 24,776 | 10,500 | 14,270 |
| Admissions | 18,152 | 7,673 | 10,476 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,600 | 699 | 901 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,884 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
878 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
400 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 1220-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 27-32 (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 | 4392 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2271 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 1131 (12%) |
| Asian | 863 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 367 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 309 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 221 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hall University is $33,896 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 | $19,623 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,869 |
| $48-75K | $27,194 |
| $75-110K | $36,516 |
| $110K+ | $41,783 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,380 | $36,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,380 | $36,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,380 | $36,480 |
| Fee in-district | $2,790 | $990 |
| Fee in-state | $2,790 | $990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,790 | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,538 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,996 |
| Room charge | $12,270 |
| Meal charge | $6,726 |
Seton Hall University majors
Seton Hall University has granted 1,193 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 755 master's across 48 programs, and 405 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hall University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 314 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 171 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 112 | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 124 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 59 | 40 | |
| Accounting | 37 | 52 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 73 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 63 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 67 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 62 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 59 | ||
| Health Law | 57 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 56 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 41 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 40 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 37 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 22 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 27 | 8 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | 22 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 32 | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 13 | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 31 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 27 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 25 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 18 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 20 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 17 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Business Analytics | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 14 | ||
| Information Technology | 10 | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 7 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 7 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 5 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 4 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,193 | 755 | 405 |
Seton Hall University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hall University has published 9,770 scientific papers with 135,841 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 91 | 455 |
| 1994 | 88 | 535 |
| 1995 | 70 | 443 |
| 1996 | 93 | 557 |
| 1997 | 88 | 596 |
| 1998 | 101 | 697 |
| 1999 | 74 | 781 |
| 2000 | 111 | 936 |
| 2001 | 120 | 1025 |
| 2002 | 144 | 1217 |
| 2003 | 154 | 1407 |
| 2004 | 167 | 1658 |
| 2005 | 193 | 2005 |
| 2006 | 223 | 2291 |
| 2007 | 264 | 2667 |
| 2008 | 268 | 3030 |
| 2009 | 238 | 3290 |
| 2010 | 293 | 3657 |
| 2011 | 340 | 4229 |
| 2012 | 380 | 4402 |
| 2013 | 404 | 4750 |
| 2014 | 364 | 4993 |
| 2015 | 371 | 5162 |
| 2016 | 402 | 5460 |
| 2017 | 466 | 5159 |
| 2018 | 438 | 5810 |
| 2019 | 475 | 6975 |
| 2020 | 442 | 8346 |
| 2021 | 400 | 9609 |
| 2022 | 328 | 9210 |
| 2023 | 372 | 9335 |
| 2024 | 242 | 8630 |
| 2025 | 205 | 7920 |
Seton Hall University alumni
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Dulé Hill
- Occupations
- television actordancermanufactureractor
- Biography
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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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Chris Christie
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Christopher James Christie is an American politician and lawyer 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 the District of 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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Artie Lange
- Occupations
- radio personalityfilm actorpodcastercomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Arthur Steven Lange Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality, best known for his work on Mad TV (1995–1997) and The Howard Stern Show (2001–2009). Raised in New Jersey, Lange first worked as a longshoreman and taxi driver to support his family following the paralysis of his father. He debuted as a stand-up in 1987 and began performing 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 | 1,508 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 400 S Orange Ave South Orange, New Jersey, 07079-2697 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 9737619000 |