Seton Hill University: Review & Facts

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Seton Hill University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,990 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1883 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

SHU is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Seton Hill University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
83
SHU follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 83 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical Assistant, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Seton Hill University is high at 80% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at SHU is average: 69%. Approximately 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Seton Hill University is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $39,700 a year. The additional fees at SHU (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $600; this comes to $40,300 a year.

Read the details about Seton Hill 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
As reported in recent data, 2,668 applications were submitted and 2,090 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at SHU in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Seton Hill University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Seton Hill 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Seton Hill University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at SHU. 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.

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 numbers, Seton Hill University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Seton Hill University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Seton Hill University
1 Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
15601, USA
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