Seton Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1115 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1043 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #72 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Greensburg |
| #3779 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,597
- Graduates
- 387
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.setonhill.edu
Seton Hill University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Seton Hill University has an acceptance rate of 76% 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 | 76% | 71% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,441 | 1,084 | 1,354 |
| Admissions | 1,850 | 769 | 1,079 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 319 | 139 | 180 |
626 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
309 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
127 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 1070-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 1598 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 128 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 83 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 75 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (3%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hill University is $23,732 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 | $14,651 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,307 |
| $48-75K | $18,474 |
| $75-110K | $22,424 |
| $110K+ | $28,577 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,864 | $16,488 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,864 | $16,488 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,864 | $16,488 |
| Fee in-district | $550 | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $550 | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 | $550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 880 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,778 |
Seton Hill University majors
Seton Hill University has granted 348 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs and 177 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hill University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 65 |
| Physician Assistant | 52 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 13 | 18 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 29 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 16 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| Education, Other | 11 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | |
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | 8 | |
| Social Work | 8 | |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 7 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | |
| General Studies | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 3 | |
| Acting | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Digital Humanities | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Human Services, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Music, Other | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |
| Sports Communication | 1 | |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 348 | 177 |
Seton Hill University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 63% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hill University has published 354 scientific papers with 4,979 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 16 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 |
| 1995 | 0 | 24 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 | 3 | 30 |
| 2001 | 3 | 20 |
| 2002 | 5 | 29 |
| 2003 | 5 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 | 45 |
| 2005 | 3 | 28 |
| 2006 | 5 | 42 |
| 2007 | 8 | 71 |
| 2008 | 8 | 76 |
| 2009 | 3 | 56 |
| 2010 | 4 | 79 |
| 2011 | 10 | 115 |
| 2012 | 11 | 153 |
| 2013 | 9 | 144 |
| 2014 | 16 | 163 |
| 2015 | 27 | 171 |
| 2016 | 19 | 207 |
| 2017 | 22 | 309 |
| 2018 | 14 | 254 |
| 2019 | 16 | 401 |
| 2020 | 13 | 355 |
| 2021 | 16 | 410 |
| 2022 | 27 | 479 |
| 2023 | 22 | 484 |
| 2024 | 21 | 469 |
Notable alumni
-
Nalo Hopkinson
- Occupations
- editorwriterscience fiction writernovelist
- Biography
-
Nalo Hopkinson is a Jamaican-born Canadian speculative fiction writer and editor. Her novels – Brown Girl in the Ring (1998), Midnight Robber (2000), The Salt Roads (2003), The New Moon's Arms (2007) – and short stories such as those in her collection Skin Folk (2001) often draw on Caribbean history and language, and its traditions of oral and written storytelling.
-
Maureen O'Connor
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Maureen O'Connor is an American lawyer and judge who served as the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court from 2011 to 2022. She was elected to the court in 2002, becoming chief justice in 2010. She was the first woman to lead the Ohio Supreme Court and the longest serving woman elected statewide in Ohio's History.
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Kameron Taylor
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kameron Milton Allante Taylor is an American basketball player for Unicaja of the Spanish Liga ACB and the FIBA Champions League. He plays the shooting guard and small forward positions.
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Ronne Froman
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Veronica Froman-Blue, better known by her maiden name Veronica "Ronne" Froman, is an American retired naval officer. She was the first woman to serve as commander of the United States Navy Region Southwest, a position known as the "Navy Mayor of San Diego". She retired from the Navy in 2001 with the rank of rear admiral, after a 31-year career.
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Dana Marton
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Dana Marton is an American author of over fifty novels that have been translated into over a dozen languages and sold more than two million copies worldwide. A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she writes fast-paced stories about strong women and honorable men who fight side by side for justice and survival.
General info
| Alternative names | SHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Hazard Yet Forward |
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 372 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 7248342200 |