Seton Hall University
Faith-based college · South Orange, NJ · 6,036 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1220–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
27–32
Average net price
$31,552
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,904
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
70%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1220 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1220, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–32.
The latest federal data says Seton Hall University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Seton Hall University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Seton Hall University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,904 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $31,552 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,040 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,040
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,040
- Room & board$18,840
- Total cost of attendance$69,904
- Average net price after grants$31,552
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Social Sciences, Communications.
Seton Hall University FAQ
- What is Seton Hall University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Seton Hall University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1220–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Seton Hall University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–32.
- Is Seton Hall University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Seton Hall University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Seton Hall University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Seton Hall University cost?
- About $69,904 a year before aid; $31,552 on average after grants.
- What is Seton Hall University's FAFSA school code?
- 002632. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Seton Hall University receives your information.
- What is Seton Hall University's graduation rate?
- 70% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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