Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

privateDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

Safety

B

ROI

B

Seton Hall University is a large private non-profit R2 doctoral research university located in South Orange, New Jersey, with an undergraduate enrollment of 6,036. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader New Jersey postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 73% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 73% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $27,194 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $136,424. The 4-year graduation rate is 70%, 25 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $70,196.

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Avg Net Price

$31,446

6-yr Grad Rate

69.6%

Earnings 10yr

$70,196

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73.3%
SAT Range
1220–1390
ACT Range
27–32
Enrollment
6,036
Student:Faculty
14:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$53,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,170
Room & Board
$17,970
Students Receiving Aid
32.5%
Median Debt at Grad

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