About Seton Hill University

Founded in 1883, Seton Hill University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,055 full time undergraduate students, and 349 full time graduate students.

The Seton Hill University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 101 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Seton Hill University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate60%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at SHU are considered Selective, with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

77% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 20% 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 Hill University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
59%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
59%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
59%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
36%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    58 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    50 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    57 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    58 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    58 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

Seton Hill University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Seton Hill University?

27 Students rated Seton Hill University

Hannah - 03/31/2021

I love Seton Hill. They have so much to offer from athletics to academics and everything in between. The faculty and professors are always friendly.

samuel - 06/14/2020

The school is a very good school academically, also is a very great school sports wise. Overall a great environment and a great school to attend. The school is one of the top ranked Division 2 sports programs in america very good school academically a top ramked scholl as well.

Hailie - 05/28/2020

I would recommend Seton Hill to anyone. It's a great school as well as the area around it. The school is centered around shops and restaurants so there is a lot to do. The school itself is small enough to not feel overwhelmed but large enough that you don't feel closed in. The people and the staff are amazing and so helpful with any questions that you may have.

Taylor - 02/27/2020

If you like a small, private, Catholic university, it would be perfect for you! As a commuter it can be hard to feel included on such a small campus (not to mention parking is awful). It personally isn't the best school for me, but it is a great school and the more you get involved the better it is.

Seton Hill University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Seton Hill University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Seton Hill University is 60%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School senior, I would give myself the advice of applying for all the scholarships imaginable. I never realized how expensize college was, and if I could go back in time I would definitely applied for many more scholarships. I would also tell myself that I am now entering the real world, and I need to learn how to do things for myself. I would tell myself that being a college athlete is more difficult being a regular college student, because I must learn how to manage my time, due to all the practices and work outs plus study time. It is a difficult adjustment, but I will get into a regular routine. I would tell myself that I will appreciate my parents so much more once I am living on campus. A lot of high school seniors take their parents for granted, until they reach the real world. I will tell myself to stay positive in this long and difficult process, because nothing of value comes without hard work.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Everyone here is extremely friendly! It is a small school so everyone gets to know each other. Most call each other by name. It's a very awesome environment!

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend Seton Hill, is someone who is dedicated and hardworking. Students must be eager to get an education, and they must be willing to broaden their horizon. People who attend like a warm and inviting enviornment; since Seton Hill is so small, everyone knows everyone each other, and everyone is friendly and helpful.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who loves city life or the idea of bigger state schools. Seton Hill is pretty small but it's perfect if that's what you're looking for. Also, people with any racial or social intolerance.

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Parking Housing Small school

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think the worst thing is that since it is a smaller school, it's sort of like being in high school again. However, you aren't monitored like in high school, which makes it not too bad.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It's funny how in highschool I use to brag that my classes were easy and now in college, I'm bragging that my classes are challenging. I feel like I'm learning something at Seton Hill University because the teacher to student ratio is small enought that professors know my name and I don't feel like a number in a class, but an individual. I brag to my friends that this schools academics are amazing and I wouldn't change schools for anything.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The school is a mixed bag and offers something for everyone.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Seton Hill is how much the professors care about you and want you to do well. If you are having any trouble in class they want you to ask for help and strive to do your best. I consider this the best thing because the number one reason you are in college is to do well in your classes and take as much from them as you possibly can and receive that education that will prepare you for the world.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    What I wish I had known before I came to this school is the condition of the athletic department. For instance, I wish that I knew the track and field team had specialized and qualified coaches for all the different events. The other thing I wish I knew about were the lack of running facilities such as a running track. If I had known these two things before I came to this school, I think my decision to come here would be different. But all in all you have to make what you have work.

    Read all 7 answers

  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Seton Hill is best known for being a Catholic Institution and having a Holocaust Studies Program.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    athletic and very smart

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Many majors to pick from although some majors will only have maximum of two professors for your core curriculum, not liberal arts curriculum.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Seton Hill is a very small school while looking and achieving expansions on campus and into the downtown. Professors mostly get to know you by name and know details about you, which is very good to be close to them. Courses are easy or difficult depending on how good of a student you are.

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Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

2,055

Total Undergrad Enrollment

349

Total Grad Students

28%

Out-Of-State

71%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

44

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
82%

TUITION & AID

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.

100% of students attending Seton Hill University receive some sort of financial aid. 29% were awarded federal grants.80%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$33,520

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$11,250

Room and Board

45,970

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,810
$30 - $48K
$18,950
$48 - $75K
$23,169
$75 - $110K
$25,180
$110K & UP
$27,014

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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