As one of the nation's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall provides over 90 rigorous academic programs that are highly ranked by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. We offer all the advantages of a large research university: challenging academic programs, notable alumni, state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, extensive opportunities for internships, research and scholarships with all the benefits of a small, supportive and nurturing environment. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class size of 21 students means faculty know more than just your name.
Our accomplished faculty include Fulbright Scholars, prominent researchers, authors, artists, filmmakers, former school superintendents and principals, leaders in nursing, former ambassadors, analysts and lawmakers-all of whom are dedicated to their fields and their students. We have graduates that have pursued further studies at some of the nation's leading institutions, including Seton Hall, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton and Dartmouth. Each day, our faculty members shine in the lecture halls and on the national stage. We meet regularly with students outside the classroom and help them develop great minds.
Seton Hall offers more than 17,000 internship opportunities, and over 80 percent of our students have an internship or two on their resume before graduation, this is just one of the reasons our students have a 90% employment rate after graduation and mid-career earnings 50% higher than the national average. In fact, Seton Hall was recently ranked top 5 in the nation for providing internship opportunities. Our national reputation and stellar academic programs draw over 550 employers to campus each year just to recruit our graduates. Seton Hall has also been rated as one of the best schools for a return on your investment and for having the highest paid graduates for the investment and Forbes has rated Seton Hall one of America's Best Value Colleges.
Seton Hall is a Catholic university with over a 160-year tradition of educational excellence. A welcoming community, Seton Hall embraces students of all faiths and inspires students to become servant leaders who make a difference in the world. That's why our community performs over 40,000 hours of community service annually. You'll feel at home on our campus, where it's easy to make friends and get involved.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mary Clare Cullum
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
Phone
1-800-843-4255
Email
thehall@shu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Center
Recreation Center
Walsh Library
Dunkin Donuts
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Recreation Center
Walsh Library
Dunkin Donuts
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City
Downtown South Orange
South Mountain Reservation
New Jersey Shore
Located just 14 miles from NYC with easy access to trains. The Village of South Orange offers students access to grocery stories, restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theater, South Orange Performing Arts Center, drug stores and so much more.
Downtown South Orange
South Mountain Reservation
New Jersey Shore
Located just 14 miles from NYC with easy access to trains. The Village of South Orange offers students access to grocery stories, restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theater, South Orange Performing Arts Center, drug stores and so much more.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon - Sat
8:45-4:45
1-800-843-4255
8:45-4:45
1-800-843-4255
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F @ 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat @ 10 a.m., NOON and 2 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F @ 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat @ 10 a.m., NOON and 2 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Part of tour
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
thehall@shu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi, Train (South Orange Station), Buses, Newark Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
From 280 West: Take Exit 10, West Orange/South Orange. Proceed to the first light and turn left onto Northfield Avenue. Go three lights and turn left onto Gregory Avenue. Continue straight to the end of Gregory Avenue. (Gregory Avenue becomes Wyoming Avenue.) At the end of Wyoming Avenue, turn left onto South Orange Avenue. Drive through the Village of South Orange; the campus is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the right.
From 280 East: Take Exit 9, Mt. Pleasant Avenue/West Orange/Montclair. Stay on Brennan Drive to the end. Make a right onto Northfield Avenue. Go two lights and turn left onto Gregory Avenue. Continue straight to the end of Gregory Avenue. (Gregory Avenue becomes Wyoming Avenue.) At the end of Wyoming Avenue, turn left onto South Orange Avenue. Drive through the Village of South Orange; the campus is approximately 1 1/2 miles on the right.
From New York City: Go through either the Linclon or Holland tunnel. From the Lincoln Tunnel, take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From the Holland Tunnel, take the New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 15W.
Local Accommodations
The following hotels are just a short drive from the University:
Best Western Turtle Brook Inn
555 Northfield Ave.
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-5300
(800) 731-3002
Discount on rooms always available to SHU Families.
Residence Inn
107 Prospect Ave.
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-4700
Courtyard by Marriott, West Orange
8 Rooney Circle
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
Phone: (973) 669-4725
Discount on rooms always available to SHU Families.
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Admissions
Admissions
Overall
From The School
At Seton Hall, we take a holistic approach to reviewing your application. When we receive your application, we start by considering your academic performance in high school, your grades and the rigor of your curriculum, as well as your standardized SAT and/or ACT scores. These are essential indicators of your ability to succeed at Seton Hall. We also will consider your personal essay, recommendations and extracurricular activities.
The typical student who enter Seton hall last year had an average GPA of 3.6 (B+) and an average SAT score of 1235 and 26.5 on the ACT.
Visit
The best way to experience Seton Hall is to visit in person. We offer tours Mon-Fri at 10 am and 2 pm and on Saturdays at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. Open Houses are offered in mid-October, mid-November mid-February and late April. To schedule a visit or sign up for Open House visit shu.edu/visiting
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission:
Website: admissions.shu.edu
Telephone: 1-800-THE-HALL (843-4255)
E-mail: thehall@shu.edu
Instagram and Facebook #halladmissions
Overview
Applicants: 10,180
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — December 15
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Seton Hall offers over 90 rigorous academic programs in seven undergraduate colleges. We have excellent programs in business, education, communication, diplomacy and International relations, nursing, humanities, social sciences, biology, chemistry, physics as well as direct admission joint degree programs in medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, physician assistant and speech language pathology. In 2018 we officially opened our new medical school in partnership with NJ's leading Hospital Hackensack University Medical center. The University now offers direct admission BS/MD programs. The New School of Medicine is located in Clifton & Nutley, NJ on the former site of Roche Pharmaceuticals. The site also houses our School of Health and Medical Sciences as well as the College of Nursing which is ranked in the top 5% of Nursing programs nationwide.
Seton Hall's Stillman School of Business has the number one rated leadership program in the country and has AACSB accreditation, the most rigorous accreditation a business school can hold, putting them in the top 10% of business schools in the world and their accounting program in the top 1% in the world. Graduates of the business school, along with graduates of the College of Communication and the Arts, The College or Education and the School of Diplomacy and International Relations have 100% admit rates into graduate school and nearly a 100% employment rate for students within six months of graduation. Seton Hall also has a 93% admit rate into medical school for its pre-med students.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Accounting•
Accounting (5-year B.S./M.S. dual-degree∞)
Africana Studies•
American Humanics√
Ancient Greek†
Anthropology•
Applied Scientific Mathematics†
Arabic†
Archaeology†
Art (Art History•, Fine Arts•, Graphic Interactive and Advertising Design•)
Art (BA/MA in Museum Professions)♠
Asian Studies•
Athletic Training (5-year B.S./M.S. or B.A./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Biochemistry
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Broadcasting and Visual Media•
Business Administration•‡
Catholic Studies•‡
Catholic Theology•
Chemistry•
Classical Culture†
Classical Languages†
Classical Studies•
Communication Studies (B.A./M.A. in Communication or Public Relations)∞
Computer Graphics√
Computer Science•
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice•
Cybersecurity√
Data Visualization and Analysis√
Digital Media and Video√
Digital Media Production for the Web√
Diplomacy and International Relations•
Early Childhood Education (integrated with elementary and special education)
Elementary Education (integrated with early childhood and special education)
Education with Speech Language Pathology (6-year B.S.E./M.S. dual degree)∞
Economics (B.A. or B.S.)
Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical)♠
English•
Entrepreneurial Studies‡
Environmental Sciences†
Environmental Studies•
Ethics and Applied Ethics†
Finance
French•
Gerontology√
History•
Information Technologies√
Information Technology Management‡
International Business†
International Relations
Italian•
Italian Studies†
Journalism•
Latin†
Latin America and Latino/Latina Studies•
Law (3+3 with Seton Hall Law)∞
Legal Studies in Business†
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics•
M.B.A. (5-year B.S./M.B.A. or B.A./ M.B.A. dual-degree)∞
Modern Languages
Music (Comprehensive Music/Music Education, Music Performance•)
Musical Theatre†
Nonprofit Studies†
Nursing
Occupational Therapy (6-year B.A./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Online Course Development and Management√
Philosophical Theology√
Philosophy•
Physical Therapy (6-year B.S./D.P.T. dual-degree)∞
Physician Assistant (6-year B.S./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)•
Political Science•
Pre-Dental*
Pre-Law*
Pre-Medical*
Pre-Optometry*
Pre-Veterinary*
Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)•
Religion•
Russian†
Russian and East European Studies†√
Secondary Education (optional integration with special education)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Work•
Sociology•
Spanish•
Special Education (integrated with early childhood, elementary, and secondary education)
Speech Language Pathology (6-year B.S.E./M.S. dual degree)∞
Sport Management•
Supply Chain Management√
Theatre•
Web Design√
Women and Gender Studies†
Writing†
Undecided
• Minor also available
† Minor only
√ Certificate program only
‡ Certificate program also available
♠ Dual-degree Program with NJIT
∞ Seton Hall dual-degree program (please contact the Office of Admissions for details)
* Pre-professional programs (you must also select a major)
Accounting (5-year B.S./M.S. dual-degree∞)
Africana Studies•
American Humanics√
Ancient Greek†
Anthropology•
Applied Scientific Mathematics†
Arabic†
Archaeology†
Art (Art History•, Fine Arts•, Graphic Interactive and Advertising Design•)
Art (BA/MA in Museum Professions)♠
Asian Studies•
Athletic Training (5-year B.S./M.S. or B.A./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Biochemistry
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Broadcasting and Visual Media•
Business Administration•‡
Catholic Studies•‡
Catholic Theology•
Chemistry•
Classical Culture†
Classical Languages†
Classical Studies•
Communication Studies (B.A./M.A. in Communication or Public Relations)∞
Computer Graphics√
Computer Science•
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice•
Cybersecurity√
Data Visualization and Analysis√
Digital Media and Video√
Digital Media Production for the Web√
Diplomacy and International Relations•
Early Childhood Education (integrated with elementary and special education)
Elementary Education (integrated with early childhood and special education)
Education with Speech Language Pathology (6-year B.S.E./M.S. dual degree)∞
Economics (B.A. or B.S.)
Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical)♠
English•
Entrepreneurial Studies‡
Environmental Sciences†
Environmental Studies•
Ethics and Applied Ethics†
Finance
French•
Gerontology√
History•
Information Technologies√
Information Technology Management‡
International Business†
International Relations
Italian•
Italian Studies†
Journalism•
Latin†
Latin America and Latino/Latina Studies•
Law (3+3 with Seton Hall Law)∞
Legal Studies in Business†
Liberal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics•
M.B.A. (5-year B.S./M.B.A. or B.A./ M.B.A. dual-degree)∞
Modern Languages
Music (Comprehensive Music/Music Education, Music Performance•)
Musical Theatre†
Nonprofit Studies†
Nursing
Occupational Therapy (6-year B.A./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Online Course Development and Management√
Philosophical Theology√
Philosophy•
Physical Therapy (6-year B.S./D.P.T. dual-degree)∞
Physician Assistant (6-year B.S./M.S. dual-degree)∞
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)•
Political Science•
Pre-Dental*
Pre-Law*
Pre-Medical*
Pre-Optometry*
Pre-Veterinary*
Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)•
Religion•
Russian†
Russian and East European Studies†√
Secondary Education (optional integration with special education)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Work•
Sociology•
Spanish•
Special Education (integrated with early childhood, elementary, and secondary education)
Speech Language Pathology (6-year B.S.E./M.S. dual degree)∞
Sport Management•
Supply Chain Management√
Theatre•
Web Design√
Women and Gender Studies†
Writing†
Undecided
• Minor also available
† Minor only
√ Certificate program only
‡ Certificate program also available
♠ Dual-degree Program with NJIT
∞ Seton Hall dual-degree program (please contact the Office of Admissions for details)
* Pre-professional programs (you must also select a major)
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology.
-
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
East Asian Studies.
French Studies.
Italian Studies.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.
Spanish and Iberian Studies.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
-
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
-
EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching.
-
ENGINEERING.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering.
Computer Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Financial Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
-
MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations, Other.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Applied and Professional Ethics.
Christian Studies.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Physics, General.
Physics.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
-
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious Education.
Theology/Theological Studies.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Founded in 1856, New Jersey’s Seton Hall University is a Catholic school offering students “a chance at an affordable, quality college education” composed of challenging coursework and a “diversity of programming.” The school “has a very high employment rate,” and “the financial aid is wonderful.” Seton Hall also features an “excellent career center,” making for a good return on investment. Building on that, the proximity to New York City (about fifteen miles away) helps in the “abundance of available internships” and “the opportunity to network with Seton Hall alumni [who] are now business professionals.” The Honors Program “is very thorough and well put together,” the business and nursing schools are notably strong, and the school has done its share of innovating by adding features such as “one-day classes for credit, tech courses online, and money management courses,” as well as group-oriented sessions where students “are allowed to stand up and freely discuss the topic at hand” rather than “being bound to a desk.”
Professors are “usually experts [in] their fields” who “bring their experience into the classroom,” although some students note there are a handful of “weaker professors.” Accessibility is important to the faculty, and “if their office hours don’t work for you, they’ll come up with an alternate time or even give out their cell or suggest a Skype session.” There are also “plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and find the academic help that you need” via the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the Writing Center.
Professors are “usually experts [in] their fields” who “bring their experience into the classroom,” although some students note there are a handful of “weaker professors.” Accessibility is important to the faculty, and “if their office hours don’t work for you, they’ll come up with an alternate time or even give out their cell or suggest a Skype session.” There are also “plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and find the academic help that you need” via the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the Writing Center.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Bob Ley
Sports Boradcaster
Craig Biggio
Professional Baseball Player
Dick Vitale
Sports Broadcaster
Bill Raftery
Sports Broadcaster
Brenden Byrne
Former Governr of NJ
Mo Vaughn
Professional Baseball Player
Shana Williams
Professional Track Athlete; Olympian
Academic Rating
72/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Seton Hall offers a flat-tuition rate for students taking between 12-18 credit hours. The 2018-19 tuition and fees are $42,470. Room and Board fees range depending on meal plans; however, an average cost is $14,500.
Financial Aid
Paying for college is a major investment. Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the resources needed to make your dreams a reality. The University gives over $96 million in aid each year and 98 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid with 97 percent receiving scholarships or grants directly from the University. Seton Hall University has been rated as one of the best schools in the nation for a return on your investment. Most scholarships are automatically awarded upon admission and do not require a separate applications. However there are also several special scholarships for which students can apply learn more at shu.edu/go/scholarships. Seton Hall also provides need-based aid to eligible students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by November 1.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,940
Required Fees
$1,782
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,522
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
68/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
On campus, Great minds learn to put their ideas into action; discover something new; become part of a community; and build trust, spirit and lasting friendships. Here, you'll find activities galore, over 130 clubs and organizations and 26 Greek societies. You can audition for one of the nearly dozen theatre performances cast each year or broadcast at the #1 ranked college radio station in the nation, WSOU-FM, which attracts more than 120,000 listeners a week from the NYC area. Join the Brownson Speech and Debate Team, ranked in the Top 20 college and university forensic teams for years or write for one of our three student newspapers. You'll not only make lots of new friends and have fun, you'll also learn about your leadership style. More than two-thirds of our students participate in clubs and organizations.
You don't have to be a superstar athlete to be part of the game at Seton Hall. Our athletic programs include competition on varsity, intramural and club levels. In fact, almost 50 percent of our students participate in club or intramural sports. Even if you don't know a handball from a handoff, you'll be decked out in blue and cheering your heart out when you attend any one of Seton Hall's 14 NCAA division I Big East athletic events. So grab your friends and catch some Pirate fever!
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,497
Foreign Countries Represented
71
Demographics
8.29%
Asian
13.43%
Black
15.92%
Hispanic
51.07%
Caucasian
6.63%
Unknown
2.42%
International
59% female
41% male
22% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Students Say
This is a “big name and small community atmosphere” in which the “empowered and ambitious students” are “fairly diverse in regards to race” and “eager to jump start their careers.” “Christianity is the dominant faith” and Seton Hall’s “Catholic values bring in a large range of religious students.” One student adds, “It is very easy to build relationships and make connections with people outside your particular field of study.” Another goes on to describe the overall feel of campus: “There’s never a time I’m on campus where I don’t see a friendly face,” says a student, and others note that “there’s a general familial air around campus.” Since the campus draws many students, “there is a heavy commuter population,” but those living on campus “are often members of Greek life or have a leadership position in clubs.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Nestled in the suburban village of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall provides small-town charm combined with big-city opportunities. The University's suburban, 58-acre park-like campus sits proudly within this picturesque town with tree-lined streets; historic, gracious homes; and quaint shops just 14 miles from New York City close to all the action, yet not engulfed by it.
Just a five-minute walk from campus lands you in the middle of a bustling town center where you'll find diners and pizzerias, banks, pharmacies, Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, a gourmet marketplace, South Orange Performing Arts Center, a movie theatre, and so much more. You might not ever want to leave this quiet suburbia, but if you do, the train station, right in the center of town, is your direct link to NYC's Penn Station just 30 minutes away.
We take full advantage of all the Big Apple has to offer-where the worlds of entertainment, art, publishing, global finance, international diplomacy and fashion collide. NYC is also one of the world's largest job markets, brimming with internship and job placement opportunities in a variety of companies. Over 80% of Seton Hall students have an internship or two on their resume before graduation at leading companies like Goldman Sacs, American Express, CNN, the Secret Service, Merck, Lincoln Center, The New York Mets, the United Nations, The New York Times, NBC, Prudential, Sony Music, JP Morgan Chase and more.
And if all the advantage and opportunity of the Big Apple aren't enough, New Jersey's got you covered. One of the wealthiest states in the nation, New Jersey is brimming with opportunity. Seton Hall's backyard boasts a powerhouse corporate corridor of more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, pharmaceutical giants and major corporations. For you this means networking, internships and career opportunities.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Seton Hall places a strong emphasis on the use of state-of-the-art technology, facilities and support services to aid in its students' development. Many investments have been made to the campus infrastructure, including the recent construction of a new academic classroom building, a new medical campus, and a new state of the art recreation and fitness center. In addition the campus boasts a state-of-the-art research library complete with a computerized catalog and 200 computer terminals. The Science and Technology Center, is home to state-of-the-future biology and chemistry labs, an atrium and auditorium, as well as an observatory and greenhouse. The campus also offers man unique learning labs like our Mock Trading Room, Patient Simulation Laboratory, Market Research Center, Sport Polling Center and WSOU, the number 1 ranked college radio station in the nation.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
41%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
83/99
First-Year Students living on campus
74%
Campus Environment
Village
92/99
Students Say
This is an academically serious group that also makes time for “lots of outings to NYC and events on campus.” The “environment and energy” at athletic games “draws people together,” and the school “has extensive programming that allows opportunities for cultural, social, and service oriented events” while “always [providing] fun things to do on the green when the weather is nice.” After class ends, many students “meet up together for lunch on or off campus” or work out; “the Rec Center is always bustling with yoga classes or intramural sports.” People generally “fill their days by hanging out in various spots on campus like lounges in the dorms, the dining hall, The Cove, the Living Room, or the library.” Some mention the areas around campus “can make students feel unsafe travelling off campus,” but note that it’s “not unsafe as long as [you are] using common sense.” Weekends can involve “various social activities exclusive to Greek Life, trips hosted by the Student Activities Board into New York City, as well as club events hosted on campus.” In addition, “there are so many different clubs or organizations that allow each student to find their place on campus.”
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Pirates)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Basketball
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Women's Sports (Pirates)
7 Sports
Basketball
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Leasing agreement for Lenovo laptops
