Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Large suburb

AskSchool #253 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
73.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$31,446
Sticker price $68,263
Graduation rate
69%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$70,196
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
73.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
23,748
Admitted (fall 2023)
18,738
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,572
Yield (admitted who enroll)
8.4%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
78%
SAT reading, middle 50%
620–700
SAT math, middle 50%
600–690
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
24% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$19,623
Family income $30–48k$21,869
Family income $48–75k$27,194
Family income $75–110k$36,516
Family income $110k+$41,783
Full sticker price (per year)
$68,263
Tuition & fees – in-state
$53,170
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$53,170
Median debt at graduation
$22,750
Students with federal loans
50%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
69%
Freshmen who return for year 2
81%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$54,409
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$70,196

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
6,036
Graduate students
3,425
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
93%

Undergraduate diversity

White42%
Hispanic28%
Black12%
Asian9.4%
Two or more4.4%
Unknown2.1%
International1.6%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing25%
Health Professions14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Social Sciences10.0%
Communication & Journalism6.3%
Liberal Arts & General Studies6.2%
Psychology5.7%
Education3.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Msgr. Joseph Reilly
Main phone
(973) 761-9000
Address
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079-2697

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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