Seton Hall University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1123 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #320 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #289 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #325 of 1,011 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 98 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 6,012
- Graduates
- 3,611
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 74% | 76% |
| Applicants | 25,731 | 11,116 | 14,615 |
| Admissions | 19,315 | 8,175 | 11,140 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,511 | 689 | 822 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,073 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,084 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
363 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1230
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 1230-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
82 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hall University are 28-31 (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 | 4909 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1908 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 1048 (11%) |
| Asian | 921 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 335 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 283 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 197 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hall University is $33,472 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 | $19,239 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,645 |
| $48-75K | $27,247 |
| $75-110K | $35,154 |
| $110K+ | $41,505 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,380 | $33,528 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,380 | $33,528 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,380 | $33,528 |
| Fee in-district | $2,580 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $2,580 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,580 | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,606 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,482 |
| Room charge | $11,288 |
| Meal charge | $6,194 |
Seton Hall University majors
Seton Hall University has granted 1,291 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 877 master's across 42 programs, and 302 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hall University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 196 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 159 | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 138 | |
| Finance, General | 130 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 81 | 42 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 104 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 97 | ||
| Accounting | 42 | 51 | |
| Psychology, General | 75 | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 83 | ||
| Health Law | 63 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 60 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 57 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | 39 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 45 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | 27 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 43 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 41 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 38 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 36 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 35 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 34 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 18 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 26 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 25 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | 8 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 13 | 11 | |
| Critical Care Nursing | 23 | ||
| Information Technology | 21 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 20 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 7 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 18 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 16 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 15 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 15 | ||
| History, General | 12 | 3 | |
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 12 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 10 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 6 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Intellectual Property Law | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,291 | 877 | 302 |
Seton Hall University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 67% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hall University has published 8,529 scientific papers with 96,014 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 62 | 362 |
| 1992 | 55 | 337 |
| 1993 | 76 | 376 |
| 1994 | 82 | 437 |
| 1995 | 67 | 347 |
| 1996 | 86 | 446 |
| 1997 | 81 | 458 |
| 1998 | 94 | 563 |
| 1999 | 67 | 648 |
| 2000 | 101 | 680 |
| 2001 | 113 | 782 |
| 2002 | 139 | 917 |
| 2003 | 139 | 1073 |
| 2004 | 150 | 1286 |
| 2005 | 183 | 1586 |
| 2006 | 216 | 1918 |
| 2007 | 230 | 2183 |
| 2008 | 256 | 2491 |
| 2009 | 211 | 2773 |
| 2010 | 276 | 2956 |
| 2011 | 311 | 3463 |
| 2012 | 350 | 3614 |
| 2013 | 351 | 3882 |
| 2014 | 346 | 3982 |
| 2015 | 346 | 4269 |
| 2016 | 388 | 4406 |
| 2017 | 439 | 4118 |
| 2018 | 398 | 4592 |
| 2019 | 410 | 5366 |
| 2020 | 396 | 6310 |
| 2021 | 356 | 7513 |
| 2022 | 314 | 7322 |
| 2023 | 287 | 7129 |
Seton Hall University alumni
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Chris Christie
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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
- manufacturerdancertelevision actoractor
- 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 regular cast of Suits for seasons 8 and 9, and currently plays 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
- comedianpodcasterfilm actorradio personalitywriter
- 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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Dick Vitale
- Occupations
- basketball coachjournalist
- Biography
-
Richard John Vitale, also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his 41-year tenure as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "This is awesome, baby!" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as his enthusiastic and colorful remarks during games. He has also written fourteen books and appeared in several films.
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 | 1,448 |
| 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 |