Seton Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4032 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1120 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1046 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #72 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Greensburg |
| #3840 of 4,645 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 1,501
- Graduates
- 426
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 80% 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 | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,911 | 1,237 | 1,674 |
| Admissions | 2,315 | 937 | 1,378 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 330 | 146 | 184 |
570 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
142 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
119 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 1020-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 19-27 (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 | 1465 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 136 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 86 (4%) |
| Asian | 56 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hill University is $23,056 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 | $15,143 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,436 |
| $48-75K | $17,823 |
| $75-110K | $21,993 |
| $110K+ | $27,764 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,294 | $17,064 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,294 | $17,064 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,294 | $17,064 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 904 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,222 |
Seton Hill University majors
Seton Hill University has granted 394 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 145 master's across 11 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hill University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 31 | |
| Physician Assistant | 45 | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 39 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | 22 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 10 | 16 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Education, Other | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 4 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Risk Management | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Acting | 1 | ||
| Digital Humanities | 1 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 1 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 394 | 145 | 18 |
Seton Hill University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 54% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hill University has published 366 scientific papers with 5,351 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 170 |
| 2016 | 19 | 206 |
| 2017 | 22 | 309 |
| 2018 | 14 | 254 |
| 2019 | 16 | 402 |
| 2020 | 14 | 355 |
| 2021 | 16 | 411 |
| 2022 | 27 | 481 |
| 2023 | 23 | 486 |
| 2024 | 21 | 475 |
| 2025 | 13 | 468 |
Notable alumni
-
Nalo Hopkinson
- Occupations
- writerscience fiction writernovelisteditor
- 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.
-
Kameron Taylor
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kameron Milton Allante Taylor is an American basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He plays the shooting guard and small forward positions.
-
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
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 55)
- 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.
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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.
General info
| Alternative names | SHU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Hazard Yet Forward |
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 384 |
| 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 |