Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University. is a Private college. Located in New Jersey, which is a city setting in New Jersey, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 5,956 full time undergraduate students, and 3,880 full time graduate students.
The Seton Hall University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 467 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Seton Hall University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
55
SAT Range
1070-1250
ACT Range
23-27
Admissions at SHU are considered Selective, with ,68% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 52% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Seton Hall University.
4%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
61%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
39%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
5%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
51%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
66%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
15%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
15%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
22%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
61%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
39%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
53%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
26%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
5%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
51%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
26%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
66%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
182 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
145 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
191 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
195 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
195 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
194 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
195 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
195 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
Seton Hall University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Seton Hall University?
107 Students rated Seton Hall University
Tiya - 03/03/2025
Seton Hall University is a wonderful university that provides great academic opportunities and programs. The school is expensive so there is general consensus that they should provide better resources such as more parking spaces and better food. Overall the small campus is a lively and comfortable place, creating a close knit community.
Lexi - 02/17/2025
I love Seton Hall. It is my top choice of an in-state school. I immediately felt at ease when I was visiting and got to learn more about how amazing the nurse program is. They had a student panel which helped so much with questions and put into perspective what my life would be like here.
Farha - 01/16/2023
I recently received my acceptance letter for fall of 2023. I am a senior in high
jane - 10/21/2022
Seton is one of best school in New Jersey, ,from having conducive teaching environment to Professors /Administrators always putting the interest of the students first.
There are also tons of availability of internships ,in school student work that incoming students often look out for when applying to universities.
Not forgetting the Extracurricular activities in the school,events,sports and cultural display day as the School is known to welcome International students from different parts of the world.
I must Confess ,Seton Hall is the school for all..APPLY NOW.
Joshua - 10/15/2021
Seton Hall is a tremendous school for higher education. If you are looking for a smaller school with the same big-name university stature, then Seton Hall will probably be a good fit. As an international relations major, I am consistently challenged intellectually both in and out of the classroom. Not only can you have an in-depth analytical conversation in class, but professors and fellow students are always willing to engage with you intellectually any time of the day. If college sports are your thing, Seton Hall's membership in the Big East provides it student population with excellent Division 1 play in almost every sport. Finally, there cannot be enough said about the Seton Hall community. People on campus are always so kind and welcoming, and there always seems to be a community feel to the campus. I truly recommend Seton Hall for anyone whose interests align with the ones I have explained, and anyone who is seeking an excellent university education in a great location. The school is conveniently located just minutes from New York City and other centers making internship and job search much more accessible.
Elena - 09/30/2021
I am currently a senior at Seton Hall double majoring in Diplomacy and International Relations, and Economics. During my time at Seton Hall, I have been able to grow as a student and as a person. Being a diplomacy student, the small class sizes and emphasis on a discussion based course structure helped me get to know my fellow class mates and professors. Professors are knowledgeable and often have career experience which is a valuable resource, especially if you need recommendations. It also helped me become more comfortable at public speaking, which I was able to utilize more when I became involved in Model UN. There are many, diverse student run clubs and organizations you can become a part of; in which you meet new people and can eventually pursue a leadership position. Lastly, the Career Center helps student with resumes, applications, and interview practice, which helped me get an internship! Seton Hall gave me a supportive environment so I could pursue all of these things.
Patricia - 09/16/2021
I am a sophomore at Seton Hall university in the STEM field. I am a biology major on a pre vet track. Seton Hall has open the doors to so many opportunity including networking and job opportunities. The teachers here at Seton hall are open for office hours all the time. I highly recommend meeting your professors at least once so they can actually know who they are teaching. The activities at seton hall that the Student Activity board hosts are so much fun to go to and allow you to meet so many people.
Shayna - 07/21/2021
I think Seton Hall University is a great university that offers its students exceptional opportunities. I myself am looking forward to utilizing all of Seton Hall's facilities and networking. Seton Hall does its best to communicate with its students through virtual and in-person events.
venessa - 07/14/2021
It is ok. use to be better
Jasiel - 10/30/2020
Seton Hall University has been an amazing journey so far. I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. Computers are always evolving so it's hard to stay up to date on current technology, however, the professors in the computer science department do an outstanding job at teaching students these new technologies. I have only had one year so far at Seton hall yet I already know that my knowledge of programming has grown so much.
Hawa - 10/21/2020
oing into Seton Hall, I wasn't exactly excited, but through meeting friends and being involved in clubs I've come to love the school's environment. The only thing that I had to get used to is the white majority, another thing I knew going in but with which I was surprised. Many of the student here came from high schools that weren't diverse, so they have a different mindset then I have about diversity and being aware of others. Still I like how on campus that I never feel scared to talk about racial issues. There are some things that aren't perfect, but overall I'm happy with my choice.
Amanda - 06/28/2020
Seton Hall University provides a great education as well as a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus. Most of the faculty are excellent and want to see you succeed. Class sizes are usually smaller which makes it easier to learn. However, it is pretty expensive and tuition does increase each year.
SARAH - 05/20/2020
I got a wonderful education at SHU and met so many great people. Perhaps the most valuable experience for me was the wealth of internship and career fair opportunities provided on campus. This was vital in launching my career and expanding my professional network. The dining options were not a highlight, but it was manageable. Housing was also hit-or-miss: my freshman year I was lucky enough to live in the best dorm on campus, but sophomore year housing was much worse. Also, with enrollment rates on the rise, housing became more difficult to secure both on and off campus.
Taylor - 05/14/2020
This is my first year of attending this university. My overall opinion of the school is excellent. I am involved with the athletic department, and everyone has been so welcoming and accepting. Moving to New Jersey was new for me, but the professor made the adjustment easy. Being close to NYC is also a good perk and keeps the weekends fun.
Blah - 04/20/2020
Seton Hall University prides itself on its "Catholic Mission" yet this "Mission" tends to discriminate others based on race, religious affiliation, as well as gender. Academically Seton Hall University is not challenging but finding a party on the weekend that is not boring is.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Seton Hall University is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
What does every high school student want to hear? The ideal answer: Yes! Of course! You are completely correct! I know that is what I wanted to hear. I thought I knew it all! Growing up, every person realizes the mistakes they made and sometimes regret not listening to the people that tried to talk some sense into them. However, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to keep doing exactly what I am doing. The process of hearing and accepting other people's advice helped me grow as a person and realize that there is more to know know compared to all that I claim to already know. The only change I would want to instill in myself is to learn that time managment really is important as everyone says it is. I would also tell myself to keep listening to other people's advice, but still do what my heart desires, after all, that is how I ended up completing this survey!
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
I really like how there are many different buildings on campus for each major. It may seem like a small school, but there are so many buildings that it feels like you are in your own little world. We take a lot of pride in our basketball team along with the other sports offered here. We have small classes and it really help grab the attention of the student. I also loved how the Nursing program was highly exalted. SHU prides themselves of having a great Nrursing program so that is what helped me choose SHU over the other schools.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
People should not look to attend Seton Hall if they are expecting a huge campus and just looking to go to parties. The campus itself is safe, but the surrounding area is not that great, so if you are looking for a safe environment outside of campus, I would not suggest this school.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Seton Hall is generally great - however, dealing with your advisor will make or break your experience. Many of my friends loved their advisors. I happened to be Pre-Med. The PreMed "Committee" is comprised of only one professor who is unkind and may or may not absolutely refuse to write a recommendation letter for you. There is a way around this, however. If you're dealing with someone uncooperative, stop the problem immediately and get a new advisor - there are plenty of really great faculty and staff members who would be much more willing to help.
They are best known for their basketball team. They over emphasize everyones "school spirit" for the games and in general. The "school spirit" feels very forced and not a lot of people go to the games unless we're in the playoffs or something.
Academics here at Seton Hall are challenging, but in just the right format to keep the students active in their education. In my program, nursing, the professors are always on hand to help the students succeed. In fact, one of my professor stayed extra time after class to help me clarify and practice a concept that was very difficult for me to grasp. Furthermore, my program educates students for the purpose of learning. If you do not get a good grade in a certain class, you are still guaranteed to walk out knowing a variety of information that you didn't before. My favorite class is tough since I have had so many awesome classes here. However, if I had to choose, it would be my Health Assessment class. This class is geared at preparing student nurses for the hospital environment by educating them in vital signs and interacting with patients on a healthcare basis. Students here are dedicated to the point where studying is a common habit, yet there are still plenty of events offered here that can help one relax when studying gets to be a bit too much. For my program, the academic requirements are perfect since they prepare one for success in nursing. The requirement of at least a C in my classes drives the competition to go above and beyond in striving for success.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
SHU boasts over 100 clubs and organizations on campus for almost every major as well as plenty of social or community orgs. We have plenty of sororities and frats including service, social, and academic greek organizations. The Bball games are popular as well as the soccer games. Our student activities board is always host some kind of event from open mic nights to broadway show for $20 to dances year round. There's a movie theater right down the street as well as the train station so if nothing's happening on campus there's other stuff to do nearby. You can go out to eat at the nearby restaurants, hit up the theater, or go to NYC. You're only bored if you want to be, there will be someone doing something and because the community is so small you'll hear about it, or know someone who's going.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
Yea, I mean you will the the typical "Jersey Girl" or "Guido" roaming around campus and the whole "diplo dork" thing is pretty accurate. We're diplo students who enjoy discussing what we're learning and we are all dorks to some extent. So I'd say they are accurate but not all students or even the majority of our students fall into a stereotype.
My family lives in Philadelphia and I wanted to be close enough to them where I could visit for vacations yet I would still feel some independence. Also, it's extremely close to New York City.
My classes have from 20 to 35 students in them with one class, a psychology course, that has about 60 students in it. All of my teachers know me personally which is really great and helpful. The classes are very interactive.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Seton Hall University receive some sort of financial aid.
28% were awarded federal grants.56%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.