Seton Hall University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,700 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit institution located in South Orange, New Jersey with approximately 6,036 undergraduate students enrolled. Seton Hall University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,446 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $63,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Seton Hall University (SHU) is a private Catholic research university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by then-Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley and named after his aunt, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States.
Worth considering if you want a Catholic university experience close to New York City — the 85% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel at home here, and median debt of $17,886 at graduation is relatively manageable. That said, a 71% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth asking about during your visit. At $28,921/year after aid, the value is reasonable given median earnings of $63,700 a decade out, but it's not a bargain, so make sure this school's specific programs align with your goals before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,036 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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