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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

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Overview

Enrollment

9,623
Seton Hall University overview
Location South Orange, New Jersey
Online shu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Seton Hall University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Seton Hall University is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
Seton Hall University overview
SAT 1230/1390
ACT 28/31
GPA 3.64

Applications Accepted

75.1% 
Seton Hall University overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,380
Costs for Seton Hall University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,580
Room and Board $16,532
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$69,492

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Seton Hall University students
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, 2024