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Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,291

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

72%

Annual Tuition

$51,370

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of $70,196 ten years after entry — 30% above the national median. Acceptance rate 78.9%, average SAT score 1322, in-state tuition $51,370.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,924

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

51%

Median Debt

$22,750

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,322

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

620–700

SAT Math (middle 50%)

600–690

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

27–32

Institution Overview

Seton Hall University is a private, non-profit institution with 5,924 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 78.9% and a graduation rate of 71.6%. The retention rate is 85.2%. The in-state tuition is $51,370.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $54,409, with earnings increasing to $60,291 after five years and $70,196 after ten years. The median debt for students is $22,750, and 51.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$60k

5 YEARS

$70k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Seton Hall University graduates report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $54,409. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $60,291. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $70,196. The median debt for graduates is $22,750.

Seton Hall University has a high retention rate, with 85.2% of students returning. The university has a 71.6% graduation rate. The acceptance rate is 78.9%. Over half of the students, 51.2%, receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $51,370.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Law

Graduates 164 / yr
Median Salary $70,710

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $87,480

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 142 / yr
Median Salary $111,063

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 139 / yr
Median Salary $80,775

Biology, General

Graduates 137 / yr
Median Salary $27,759

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 126 / yr
Median Salary $36,993

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 115 / yr
Median Salary $108,030

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 113 / yr
Median Salary $66,673

Marketing

Graduates 108 / yr
Median Salary $74,623

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 105 / yr
Median Salary $126,080

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $105,031

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 91 / yr
Median Salary $81,641

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 84 / yr
Median Salary $108,691

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $62,319

Psychology, General

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $30,846

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $66,341

Political Science and Government

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $28,138

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $71,234

Social Work

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $51,914

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $58,844

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $58,027

Business/Managerial Economics

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $66,877

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $27,167

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $40,602

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Campus Location

South Orange, New Jersey

South Orange, NJ 07079-2697

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seton Hall University has an acceptance rate of 78.9%.