Seton Hall University

Overview

Seton Hall University, founded in 1856, is a private Roman Catholic university located in South Orange, New Jersey, approximately 14 miles from New York City. The university's suburban campus spans 58 acres and features Gothic architecture, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Seton Hall is known for its academic offerings in business, nursing, and diplomacy and international relations. The institution has a moderately selective admissions process. On-campus living is available, with a majority of undergraduates residing in university housing. Seton Hall's athletic teams, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference, particularly noted for their men's basketball program.

In the most recent statistical year 25,731 prospective students applied, and 19,315 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,512 enrolled in the school.  7,466 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,157 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $46,380 plus fees of $2,580. Seton Hall University is ranked 219 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.