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Seton Hall University
South Orange,
NJ
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private, religious university in the suburb of South Orange, New Jersey. Seton Hall University was founded in 1856. The university enrolls around 9,623 students a year, including 6,012 undergraduate students.
Seton Hall University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Seton Hall University. In 2022, Seton Hall University accepted 75% of applicants. In 2022, 25,732 students applied to Seton Hall University and 19,315 were admitted.
| Seton Hall University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24% |
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Seton Hall University is located in the town of South Orange, New Jersey, near New York City.
If you are interested in seeing Seton Hall University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Garden State Parkway to South Orange, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.
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College Info
Seton Hall University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Seton Hall University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Seton Hall University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Seton Hall University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1240 - 1380
Math SAT Range
610 - 690
Reading SAT Range
620 - 700
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1380 and Above
Good
1240 to 1380
Avg
1240 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Seton Hall University students is 1310. Applicants with SAT scores of 1380 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Seton Hall University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1240 to 1380 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1240 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Seton Hall University.
Seton Hall University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$70,645
In State$70,645
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,670
$48,670
Fees
$5,443
$5,443
Housing
$16,532
$16,532
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Seton Hall University is like? There are approximately 9,623 students enrolled at Seton Hall University, including 6,012 undergraduate students and 3,611 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 76% percent are from NJ and 24% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time76%
In State24%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,623
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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