Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey · Private, a large suburb · 6,036 undergraduates
Affiliated with Roman Catholic.
Is it hard to get into Seton Hall?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does Seton Hall cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $22,553 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,173 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,213 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $34,049 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,574 |
- Room and board on campus
- $18,840 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,000 a year
- The school's own grants
- 100% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $27,142
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Seton Hall students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Seton Hall graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Seton Hall students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Seton Hall?
- Background
- White 42%, Hispanic 28%, Black 12%, Asian 9%, Two or more 4%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,606 beds
What do Seton Hall graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 121 | $68,860 | Hidden | $23,250 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 83 | $73,122 | $107,357 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 67 | $71,507 | $93,473 | $19,875 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 310 | $63,018 | $100,411 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 90 | $57,748 | $79,787 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | 240 | $54,979 | $85,002 | $23,250 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 241 | $96,072 | $101,839 | $18,750 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 92 | $46,465 | $73,357 | $26,618 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 31 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 390 | $37,643 | $95,409 | $22,375 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 37 | Hidden | $65,825 | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 25 | Hidden | $88,782 | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | $37,764 | $62,573 | $23,625 |
| History | 47 | $46,147 | $69,274 | $23,250 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 48 | $42,228 | $80,530 | $20,018 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 34 | Hidden | $70,644 | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 97 | $58,008 | $62,397 | $24,826 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 39 | Hidden | $52,295 | $26,536 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 218 | $46,314 | $67,726 | $23,250 |
Compare Seton Hall with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences