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| Location | South Orange, New Jersey |
| Online | shu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Seton Hall University, located in South Orange, New Jersey, sits on a suburban campus 14 miles from New York City in the Newark metropolitan area. Founded in 1856 by Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley as a Catholic diocesan college, Seton Hall operates as the oldest diocesan university in the United States and maintains its Catholic identity while serving students of all faiths. The university's Georgian-style architecture spans 58 acres, with most undergraduate students residing in six campus residence halls. Seton Hall is known for its programs in business, nursing, and diplomacy through the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, which maintains a partnership with the United Nations Association of the USA. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Pirates, participating in the Big East Conference with notable success in men's basketball.
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Seton Hall University is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Seton Hall University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#243 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#183 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in New Jersey
#3 in Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
#306 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in New Jersey
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1400 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,700 |
| Room and Board | $17,350 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,720 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025