Seton Hill is a Catholic university rooted in Judeo-Christian values. In the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton, we educate students to think and act critically, creatively, and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.
Seton Hill University is a small Catholic liberal arts university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. Formerly a women's college, it became a coeducational university in 2002.
The school was founded in 1883 by the Sisters of Charity. It is named for Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774–1821), who founded the Sisters of Charity, and who after her death was canonized as the United States' first native-born saint. (Both Seton Hall University and the College of Saint Elizabeth in New Jersey are also named after Elizabeth Ann Seton.)
During the 1980s, men were regularly admitted to many programs at Seton Hill College, including music and theater. After president JoAnne Boyle formalized the school's new status as a university, the school's nickname was changed from "Spirits" to "Griffins," and several men's athletics teams were added, including American football. In 2006, Seton Hill announced it was transferring to NCAA Division II and joining the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). They had belonged to the NAIA.
The addition of programs and facilities designed to attract male athletes, and the presence of so many men on campus (in 2005, 60% of the entering class was male) created some initial tension, as well as a great deal of positive publicity for the school.
The Seton Hill University Department of Athletics currently sponsors men's intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, wrestling, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track along with women's intercollegiate softball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, equestrian, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, golf and tennis.
In addition, a major expansion to the performing arts program will involve the construction of a new complex located in downtown Greensburg.
The school is home to the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education, E-Magnify (formerly The National Education Center for Women in Business), and a graduate program in Writing Popular Fiction.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 45% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (America East) Basketball (America East) Baseball (America East) Track (America East) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,870 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 120 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,552 | 59% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,262 | 58% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,490 | 99% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,085 | 90% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 70% (Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
