Seton Hill University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Greensburg, PA
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#51 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,927

Location Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Website setonhill.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Seton Hill University, located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, operates as a private Catholic liberal arts institution established by the Sisters of Charity in 1918. The 200-acre hilltop campus features a blend of historic Gothic architecture and modern facilities, including the JoAnne Woodyard Boyle Health Sciences Center and the Arts Center. The university maintains a liberal arts core while offering specialized programs in health sciences, visual and performing arts, and business, with particular recognition for its physician assistant and art therapy programs. Seton Hill provides traditional residence halls and suite-style housing options for undergraduate students, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Griffins, primarily in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Seton Hill University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Seton Hill University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#730
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#479
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#64
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#51
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#133

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1020/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/27
GPA 3.74

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,944

Costs for Seton Hill University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,944
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$650
Room and Board		$14,222
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,500
Total One Year Cost		$61,516

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Seton Hill University are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Psychology. 26% of students major in Business, 9% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 8% in Psychology.