Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey
How selective is it?
Seton Hall University is in our Moderately Selective tier (~50-75% acceptance). Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted.
Acceptance rate ~73%.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Seton Hall University in your college list
This is commonly a target or likely school for students who meet the usual course and GPA expectations. Confirm program-specific requirements and priority deadlines, since some programs here fill early.
Building a list across tiers? See all 23 New Jersey colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For Seton Hall University's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- Caldwell UniversityCaldwell, NJ · Moderately Selective
- Drew UniversityMadison, NJ · Moderately Selective
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ · Moderately Selective
- Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah, NJ · Moderately Selective
- Rutgers University, CamdenCamden, NJ · Moderately Selective
- Rutgers University, New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ · Moderately Selective
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Seton Hall University?+
Seton Hall University sits in our "Moderately Selective" tier (~50-75% acceptance). Acceptance rate ~73%.
Is Seton Hall University hard to get into?+
Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Seton Hall University's own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find Seton Hall University's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Seton Hall University Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Seton Hall University?+
Seton Hall University is a private institution in South Orange, New Jersey.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Seton Hall University. Always confirm details with the school.