C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Seton Hall University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,494
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Seton Hall University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$70,196
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,291
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,750
Median debt at graduation
69.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,322
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
32.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Seton Hall University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$69,411$102,626+35%#41 of 796#123$24,413
Management Information Systems and Services$62,319$101,578+22%#22 of 166#63$23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,908$95,699+8%#200 of 966#662$22,250
Biology$27,759$93,200+63%#3 of 841#17$20,276
Business/Managerial Economics$66,877$92,079+18%#17 of 84#41$20,544
Finance and Financial Management Services$64,233$89,994+8%#108 of 452#227$21,500
Marketing$50,200$77,940+12%#94 of 516#242$21,500
Physics—$77,851+1%#56 of 107#82$22,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$39,333$77,835+43%#8 of 610#47$25,125
Computer and Information Sciences$73,706—————
Economics$51,464$72,304-13%#243 of 368#315$21,456
Special Education and Teaching—$72,067+43%#4 of 177#11$25,000
International Relations and National Security Studies$45,440$71,949+8%#35 of 118#66$20,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$40,602$70,802+11%#39 of 178#105$18,969
Philosophy—$70,628+30%#11 of 86#23$19,250
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs—$70,611+27%#2 of 22#9—
Human Resources Management and Services$52,285$67,525-1%#94 of 187#163$20,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$36,993$67,522+27%#35 of 476#95$23,250
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$38,230$67,192+33%#11 of 158#36$26,058
English Language and Literature$48,368$65,714+35%#25 of 576#62$24,188
Natural Resources Conservation and Research—$65,075+18%#36 of 265#87$26,000
Political Science and Government$28,138$63,814+1%#230 of 565#412$23,750
Social Work$47,734$63,559+23%#17 of 420#122$23,783
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$56,300$62,399+32%#16 of 680#114$27,000
History—$59,445+17%#67 of 459#195$24,750
Psychology$30,846$55,501+9%#225 of 1027#621$19,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27,167$55,265+-0%#317 of 660#577$21,500
Design and Applied Arts—$51,509+0%#163 of 299#228$21,500
Communication and Media Studies—$44,374-21%#574 of 660#643—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Seton Hall University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,087,816
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,977/mo — vs ~$1,317/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07103 (4.2% cap, Newark)

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🏆 Where Seton Hall University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Health Law
of 5 schools
#9
Labor and Industrial Relations
of 11 schools
#21
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $48,670 $48,670
Room $11,850
Board $6,498
Total Cost (On-Campus) $72,720 $72,720

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
59%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

9,494
Total Students
58%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 22%
Black 12%
Asian 9%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 19%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Seton Hall University?
Tuition at Seton Hall University is $48,670 for in-state students and $48,670 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Seton Hall University?
The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Seton Hall University a good school?
Seton Hall University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University has a total enrollment of 9,494 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology