Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
South Orange, NJ
Great Minds, Greater Purpose
As one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University provides over 90 rigorous academic programs that are highly ranked, like our Business Leadership program that’s ranked #1 in the nation. Seton Hall offers all the advantages of a large research university—national reputation, challenging academic programs, notable alumni, state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, and extensive opportunities for internships, research, and scholarship—with all the benefits of a small, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Personal attention
With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 21, faculty know more than just your name. At Seton Hall, you can begin working on research projects with faculty as early as your freshman year, and many students even attend conferences with faculty. At Seton Hall, you’ll benefit from the close mentorship of faculty and a community dedicated to challenging and supporting you.
Hands-on learning
At Seton Hall, you learn by doing. That’s why, in addition to countless opportunities for research and scholarship, students can write for one of our three newspapers, work for the #1 ranked college radio station in the nation, conduct research for our Market Research Center, create public relations plans for local businesses, develop lesson plans for student teaching, or work in the sports polling center conducting polls commissioned by ESPN.
Career advantage
Nestled in the suburban village of South Orange, New Jersey, Seton Hall provides the safe, quaint charm of a small town and the hustle and bustle of New York City life only 30 minutes away. Just hop on the train in the center of town and the worlds of entertainment, art, publishing, finance, and fashion; the United Nations; and thousands of major corporations are at your doorstep. This translates to a competitive edge and unprecedented job opportunities, not to mention lots of career advantage. Seton Hall offers more than 17,000 internship opportunities, and more than 81% of students have an internship—or two—on their résumés before graduation. In fact, Seton Hall has been ranked #4 in the nation for providing internship opportunities. Seton Hall students have a 97% employment rate, and mid-career earnings are 50% higher than the national average. Seton Hall offers a comprehensive Career Center, and your career counselor begins working with you freshman year.
Internships
Seton Hall students have had internships or found employment at:
• Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley
• The United Nations, World Food Program
• ABC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, NBC, MTV
• Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall
• Merck, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson
• The New York Times, Wall Street Journal
• Secret Service, FBI, DEA
• New York Mets, New York Giants
• Prudential, AIG
• Deloitte, KPMG
• The Museum of National History
• Google, Amazon
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Ranked #151 among the "Best National Universities" | U.S. News & World Report, 2024 |
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Named a 2023-2024 College of Distinction for "providing personalized education catered to students' interests" |
Seton Hall University is located 14 miles from New York City in suburban SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. Just a short walk from campus, you can hop on the train and be in New York City in 30 minutes, where a lot of fun and excitement await—not to mention internship and job opportunities.
Type of School: Catholic; oldest US Diocesan university; founded in 1856 by Reverend James Roosevelt Bayley
Size of Campus: 58-acre park-like campus with central green space where students play Frisbee and relax; six residence halls, two apartment buildings, and eight academic buildings as well as a student center, Dunkin’ Donuts, state-of-the-art library, science and technology center, gym, and radio station
Number of Students: Undergraduate enrollment: 6,013; average class size: 21
Number of Faculty: 460 full-time faculty, of which almost 90% hold the highest degrees in their fields; many faculty are Fulbright Scholars, authors, and researchers well known in their fields. At Seton Hall, faculty teach courses—less than 4% of courses are taught by graduate students—so you will receive close personal mentorship from the faculty.
Colleges, Programs, and Degrees:
• Accounting#
• Accounting (five-year BS/MS dual degree)∞
• Africana Studies#
• American Humanics√
• Ancient Greek?
• Anthropology#
• Applied Physics and Engineering (3+2 BS/MS dual degree) ∞
• Applied Scientific Mathematics?
• Arabic?
• Archaeology?
• Art (Art History#, Fine Arts)#
• Art (BA/MA in Museum Professions)∞
• Artificial Intelligence (3+2 BS/MS with Stevens Institute of Technology)§
• Asian Studies#
• Athletic Training (five-year BA/MS or BS/MS dual degree)∞
• Biochemistry
• Biology (BA or BS)
• Broadcasting & Visual Media#
• Business Administration#‡
• Business Analytics
• Catholic Studies#‡
• Catholic Theology#
• Chemistry#
• Classical Culture?
• Classical Languages?
• Classical Studies#
• Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
• Communication#
• Communication Studies (BA/MA in Communication or Public Relations)∞
• Computer Graphics√
• Computer Science#
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice#
• Data Analytics#
• Data Visualization & Analysis√
• Digital Media & Video√
• Digital Media Production for the Web√
• Diplomacy & International Relations#
• Economics (BA or BS)
• Education with Speech-Language Pathology (six-year BSE/MS dual degree)∞
• Elementary Education (integrated with Early Childhood & Special Education)
• Engineering (3+2 BS/MS dual degree with Stevens)
• English#
• Entrepreneurial Studies√
• Environmental Sciences?
• Environmental Studies#
• Ethics & Applied Ethics?
• Film Production/Film Editing
• Finance
• Financial Mathematics
• Forensic Accounting
• French#
• Gerontology√
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Graphic Design & Advertising
• History#
• Information Technologies√
• Information Technology Management‡
• Interactive Media/Game Design/Animation
• International Business#
• International Economics
• International and Homeland Security
• International Relations
• Interprofessional Health Studies
• Italian#
• Italian Studies?
• Journalism#
• Latin?
• Latin America & Latino/Latina Studies#
• Law (3+3 Bachelors in Anthropology, Business, Criminal Justice, Diplomacy, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology/ JD dual degree)∞
• Law and Diplomacy
• Law and Philosophy
• Legal Studies in Business?
• Liberal Studies
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematical Finance
• Mathematics#
• MBA (five-year BA/MBA or BS/MBA dual degree)∞
• Media Studies/Film Studies
• Medicine (Joint Bachelor’s/MD Program)
• Modern Languages
• Molecular Bioscience (3+2 BS/ MS dual degree)∞
• Music (Comprehensive, History, and Performance)?
• Music History?
• Music Technology?
• Musical Theatre?
• Nonprofit Studies?
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy (five-year BA/MS dual degree)∞
• Online Course Development & Management√
• Philosophical Theology√
• Philosophy#
• Physical Therapy (six-year BS/DPT dual degree)∞
• Physician Assistant (six-year BS/MS dual degree)∞
• Physics (BA or BS)#
• Political Science#
• Pre-dental*
• Pre-law*
• Pre-medical*
• Pre-optometry*
• Pre-veterinary*
• Psychology (BA or BS)
• Public Relations#
• Quantitative Economics and Econometrics
• Religion#
• Russian?
• Russian & East European Studies??
• Secondary Education (optional integration with Special Education
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Social Work#
• Sociology#
• Sound Production & Engineering (Visual & Sound Media)
• Spanish#
• Special Education (integrated with Elementary and Secondary Education)
• Speech Communication
• Speech-Language Pathology (4+3 with Psychology or Education)∞
• Sport Management#
• Sports Media?
• Supply Chain Management√
• Television Production/Sports Broadcasting
• Theatre#
• Undecided
• Wealth Management
• Web Design√
• Women & Gender Studies?
• Writing?
?Minor only
#Minor also available
√Certificate program only
‡Certificate program also available
§ Dual-degree program with Stevens Institute of Technology
∞ Seton Hall dual-degree program (please contact the Office of Admissions for details)
*Pre-professional program; must also select a major
Geographic Diversity:
• Diversity rate: 48%
• States represented: 46
• Countries represented: 60+
International Student Services: ESL program; Office of International Programs; International Student Association; International Student Festival; International Orientation; organized field trips to New York City, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, etc.; regular social programming, activities, and trips to local stores like Target
Financial Aid:
• Seton Hall dollars given to students annually: Over $100 million
• Students receiving financial aid: 98%
• International students are automatically considered for scholarships at the point of admission as long as they submit an SAT or ACT score.
Test Score Requirements:
Freshman application profile:
• Average GPA: 3.6
• Average SAT (CR+M): 1235
• Average ACT: 26.5
Results of the TOEFL (550, 213, 79) may be submitted in lieu of the SAT or ACT, but then the student cannot be considered for scholarships.
Application Deadlines and Fees:
• Early Action I: November 15
• Early Action II: December 15
• Regular Decision I: February 1
• Regular Decision II: March 1
• Scholarship deadline: January 15
• $55 application fee
“I love everything about Seton Hall. The classes are small and the faculty are so friendly and helpful; they really care about you. This is a great community. I feel so welcome here. My roommate Liz made me feel at home right away; we go into town for ice cream, talk all night, and hang out on campus together. Plus, I love that New York City is only 30 minutes away and the train from campus is so easy. My friends and I go into NYC all the time and have lots of fun exploring.”
“My internship advisor was so supportive and encouraging; she helped me with my résumé, presentation, and networking skills and connected me with two amazing internship experiences: one at the US Indian Chamber of Commerce, where I helped launch Starbucks’s entry into India, and the other at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, where I was able to serve as a delegate to the UN and negotiate on behalf of India. Seton Hall definitely helped me build an excellent résumé. The opportunities I received at Seton Hall have really given me an edge and made me competitive for my next chapter as I pursue my graduate degree at Oxford and for my future career aspiration to join India’s foreign service.”
