Seton Hall University (SHU)
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
SHU Description
For a diverse yet unified educational experience at one of the oldest and largest American Roman Catholic institutes of higher learning, Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, delivers.
The university was founded by James Roosevelt Bayley, the first Bishop of Newark. To honor its commitment to Catholic values, the school stresses the importance of becoming involved with the community through the Division of Volunteer Efforts, aiding organizations like the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the New Jersey Special Olympics, and more.
While the university is predominantly Catholic, admissions do not require you to be, as the university welcomes those of all faiths and has a number of Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, and Buddhist students.
Seton Hall’s tradition of theological study is also rich. The school contains the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, which offers programs that cater to both seminarians studying for Catholic priesthood or lay students looking for an education in theology.
The school offers more than just theological studies, as students may receive degrees in over 60 majors, like Anthropology, Journalism and Public Relations, Modern Languages, and many more.
Academics also include offers master’s and doctoral programs through a broad range of categories like arts and sciences, education and human services, business, law, and more.
Students must apply yearly for financial aid. Scholarships are offered to eligible students just by applying to the school. Other forms of aid available include a number of federal loans, like PLUS, Stafford, and alternative student loans.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Pirates
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$30,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,470
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
9,361
SHU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 5,219
- Freshman Class
- 1,152
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 9,361
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 55%
- Graduate
- 45%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 69%
- Out-of-State
- 31%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 59%
- Men
- 41%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 11%
- Asian
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 53%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 23%
Students State Origin
- New Jersey
- 69%
- New York
- 10%
- Pennsylvania
- 3%
- Connecticut
- 2%
- Massachusetts
- 2%
- Other
- 14%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%