Private university in New Jersey
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey. Public sources list its founding year as 1856 and its regional accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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About Seton Hall University
Location South Orange, New Jersey
Founded 1856
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Seton Hall University figures people cite
College Scorecard (IPEDS), 2026-10-21,
College Scorecard (IPEDS), 2026-10-21,
College Scorecard (IPEDS), 2026-10-21,
College Scorecard, 2026-10-21,
College Scorecard (IPEDS), 2026-10-21,
The student body
Enrollment
Gender split from College Scorecard.
Cost before aid
Published cost figures from College Scorecard.
Aid notes
Net price is the average after grants and scholarships for federal aid recipients, per College Scorecard.
Cost figures: College Scorecard / IPEDS. Aid packages vary — check the school net-price calculator.
How this school compares
- Seton Hall University’s graduation rate is 10 points below the peer median of 80.5%.
- Seton Hall University’s average net price is above the peer median of $27,879.
- Median earnings (10 yrs) are 16% below the peer median of $95,548.
below peer median. Median of the 4 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
below peer median $95,548. Median of the 4 peers in the table below (same state/control, 0.5×–2× enrollment, Scorecard 2023–24).
Similar New Jersey colleges
Medians above use these 4 peers (same state/control; enrollment within 0.5×–2×). Net price = federal-aid students.
| School | Enrollment | Net price | Grad rate | Admit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | 6,036 | $31,552 | 70.5% | 73.3% |
| Princeton University | 5,709 | $7,815 | 97.4% | 4.6% |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | 4,222 | $37,396 | 88.7% | 47.6% |
| Monmouth University | 3,684 | $30,978 | 72.2% | 89% |
| Rider University | 3,106 | $24,780 | 62.3% | 78.6% |
Getting in
Admission rate from College Scorecard.
Campus & contacts
The university’s public profile lists a founding year of 1856 and regional accreditation by Middle States.
FAQ about Seton Hall University
What is Seton Hall University’s admission rate?
73.3%, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
How many undergraduates attend Seton Hall?
6,036, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
What is the graduation rate?
70.5% at 150% of normal time, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
What is the average net price?
$31,552, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
What are the published tuition and fees?
$55,040 for both in-state and out-of-state tuition & fees, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
What is the room and board cost?
$18,840 for on-campus room & board, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
What is the gender split?
43.8% men and 56.2% women, according to College Scorecard (IPEDS), checked 2026-10-21.
Is Seton Hall accredited?
Yes. Public sources list Middle States Commission on Higher Education as the accreditor, checked 2026-10-21.
When was Seton Hall founded?
1856, according to the university’s public site, checked 2026-10-21.
Sources checked on 2026-10-21: College Scorecard; Seton Hall University website (shu.edu).
