Seton Hall University: Review & Facts

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Seton Hall University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 9,815 students enrolled. This school was established in 1856 and is the only college located in South Orange, New Jersey.

Seton Hall University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
98
Fair
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Seton Hall University.

Seton Hall University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 98 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Accounting and Finance, Law, Education, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
84%
Good
Seton Hall University student retention rate is high at 84% (above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is good - 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at Seton Hall University is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$45,400
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $43,000 annually. The additional fees at Seton Hall University not covered by tuition are nearly $2,400; which comes to $45,400 annually.

Read the details about Seton Hall University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
According to government data, 20,830 applications were submitted and 16,295 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Seton Hall University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,500
High
Seton Hall University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Seton Hall University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Seton Hall University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - nearly $10,500 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Seton Hall University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Seton Hall University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Seton Hall University Location and Maps



Post Address: Seton Hall University, 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey 07079-2697, USA
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