Acceptance Rate
73%
Avg. SAT
1390
75th percentile
“Catholic university with Big East basketball fire and diplomacy programs steps from New York City.”
South Orange, NJ
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Seton Hall University traces its roots to 1856, when Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley established it on his family estate in South Orange, New Jersey, naming it for his aunt, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, America's first native-born saint. As the state's oldest Catholic university, it carries a legacy of blending faith, service, and professional preparation. The campus sits on 58 acres in a leafy, historic village just 14 miles from Manhattan, offering a suburban retreat with urban access via a campus train station.
Students who thrive here tend to be driven Northeasters eager for career launchpads in business, law, or international affairs, comfortable with a faith-infused environment that encourages community service. The school's personality mixes spirited athletics—especially hoops—with structured academic focus and Catholic traditions like campus Masses. You'll find a commuter-friendly vibe since many locals attend, but tradeoffs include New Jersey's high cost of living and occasional campus congestion from nearby highways.
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Seton Hall shines in business through the AACSB-accredited Stillman School, diplomacy via its dedicated School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and law at one of the top Catholic law schools. Classrooms blend lecture halls for intros with seminars for upper levels, where you'll debate global policy or analyze markets alongside peers. Undergrads tap research through centers like the Institute for Security Studies, and faculty often bring real-world experience from Wall Street or the UN.
Expect competitive entry into popular programs like finance or diplomacy, with some large freshman classes that shrink as you advance. The intellectual culture rewards initiative, but the suburban setting means fewer big-name guest speakers compared to urban peers.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
6,146 undergrad • 3,425 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
48%
Black / African American
12%
Hispanic / Latino
22%
Asian
9%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
South Orange, NJ
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Big East basketball energy, as students pack the Prudential Center in Newark for home games, fueling rivalries and school spirit. A typical week mixes classes, club meetings, and weekend trains to NYC for internships or shows, with residence halls hosting game watches and service projects. Traditions include opening Masses and the Blue & White Weekend, blending faith with fun amid moderate Greek life and 150-plus clubs.
Housing accommodates most undergrads in traditional dorms or suites, fostering tight-knit floors, though upperclassmen often seek off-campus apartments amid rising rents. The suburban spot delivers safety and green space but lacks walkable nightlife—head to Newark or NYC for that—plus New Jersey winters bring snow that slows trains.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
BIG EAST Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,352
$30K – $48K
$23,650
$48K – $75K
$30,391
$75K – $110K
$34,592
$110K+
$39,370
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
81%
4 Years Graduation Rate
68%
6 Years Graduation Rate
73%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$70,196
81% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Seton Hall University and return in the fall. 68% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 73% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
68%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
26%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$46,380
Acceptance
73%
Undergrads
6,146
4-Year Grad Rate
68%
Endowment
$243M
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697