Seton Hill University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3962 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1111 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1039 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #72 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Greensburg |
| #2983 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,627
- Graduates
- 361
- 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 78% 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 | 78% | 73% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,668 | 1,152 | 1,516 |
| Admissions | 2,090 | 845 | 1,245 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 384 | 146 | 238 |
806 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
278 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
185 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 1040-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Seton Hill University are 21-28 (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 | 1603 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 133 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 76 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Seton Hill University is $24,576 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 | $21,058 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,796 |
| $48-75K | $25,068 |
| $75-110K | $27,046 |
| $110K+ | $28,874 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,674 | $16,002 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,674 | $16,002 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,674 | $16,002 |
| Fee in-district | $550 | $553 |
| Fee in-state | $550 | $553 |
| Fee out-of-state | $550 | $553 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 913 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,350 |
Seton Hill University majors
Seton Hill University has granted 369 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs and 180 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 | 24 | 69 |
| Physician Assistant | 36 | |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 33 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 6 | 11 |
| Creative Writing | 17 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Education, Other | 10 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | |
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 | |
| Social Work | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 5 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 3 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Music, Other | 3 | |
| Acting | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Business Statistics | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Human Services, General | 2 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Digital Humanities | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 369 | 180 |
Seton Hill University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 65% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Seton Hill University has published 306 scientific papers with 3,210 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 7 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 | 4 | 15 |
| 2003 | 4 | 10 |
| 2004 | 4 | 27 |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 |
| 2006 | 6 | 23 |
| 2007 | 8 | 37 |
| 2008 | 7 | 45 |
| 2009 | 3 | 38 |
| 2010 | 4 | 53 |
| 2011 | 8 | 82 |
| 2012 | 14 | 102 |
| 2013 | 6 | 124 |
| 2014 | 12 | 130 |
| 2015 | 25 | 132 |
| 2016 | 15 | 180 |
| 2017 | 20 | 200 |
| 2018 | 15 | 213 |
| 2019 | 17 | 240 |
| 2020 | 12 | 268 |
| 2021 | 13 | 298 |
| 2022 | 24 | 376 |
| 2023 | 23 | 372 |
Notable alumni
-
Nalo Hopkinson
- Occupations
- novelistscience fiction writerwritereditor
- 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.
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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. 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
- 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 | 359 |
| 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 |