Getting in
For Fall 2024, 24,776 first-year students applied to Seton Hall, 18,152 were admitted and 1,601 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 73.3%.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab), first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates (Seton Hall posts no current Common Data Set). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. IPEDS reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, and Seton Hall publishes no rate by college or major.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Seton Hall as a freshman. One program takes its own application:
- University Honors Program. A separate application. Admission goes to students with exemplary grades, test scores and leadership in high school; generally a minimum 3.5 GPA and a 27 on the ACT or a 660 in SAT reading and writing are required.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
76 majors across 7 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in Seton Hall's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Combined bachelor's and graduate programs, minors and certificates are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences37
- Africana Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Catholic Studies (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry (Non-ACS) (B.S.)
- Classical Studies (B.A.)
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Creative Writing (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Financial Mathematics (B.S.)
- French (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Italian (B.A.)
- Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies (B.A.)
- Liberal Studies (B.A.)
- Literature (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Modern Languages (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy and Law (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Religion (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Social and Behavioral SciencesConcentrations: Allied Health; Culture and Society; Policy, Justice, and Administration.
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, College of Arts and Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Human Development, Culture, and Media10
- Art History (B.A.)
- Art, Design and Interactive Multimedia (B.A.)Concentrations: Fine and Digital Arts, Graphic Design and Advertising, Interactive Design and Multimedia.
- Communication (B.A.)
- Elementary and Special Education (B.S.E.)
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Public Relations (B.A.)
- Secondary Education (B.S.E.)
- Secondary Education and Special Education (B.S.E.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
- Visual and Sound Media (B.A.)Concentrations: Film Production, Media Studies, Sound Production and Engineering, Sports Media, Television Production.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (BSN)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, College of Nursing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology1
- Catholic Theology (B.A.)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Diplomacy and International Relations5
- Diplomacy and International Relations (B.S.)
- Diplomacy and Law (B.S.)
- International Economics and International Relations (B.S.)
- International Quantitative Economics and International Relations (B.S.)
- International and Homeland Security (B.S.)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, School of Diplomacy and International Relations (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Health and Medical Sciences1
- Interprofessional Health Sciences (B.S.)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, School of Health and Medical Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Stillman School of Business21
- Accounting (B.S.B.)
- Arts and Science (B.A.B.A.)
- Business Administration (B.A.)
- Business Administration (B.S.B.)
- Business Analytics (B.S.B.)
- Diplomacy and International Relations (B.A.B.A.)
- Economics (B.S.B.)
- Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.)
- Finance (B.S.B.)
- Finance and Technology (B.S.B.)
- Forensic Accounting (B.S.B.)
- General Studies (B.A.B.A.)
- Global Supply Chain Management (B.S.B.)
- Information Technology Management (B.S.B.)
- International Studies (B.A.B.A.)
- Management (B.S.B.)
- Marketing (B.S.B.)
- Mathematical Finance (B.S.B.)
- Quantitative Economics and Econometrics (B.S.B.)
- Sport Management (B.S.B.)
- Wealth Management (B.S.B.)
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Catalogue 2026-2027, Stillman School of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action I | November 15 | Mid-December | No |
| Early Action II | December 15 | Mid-January | No |
| Regular Decision I | January 15 | not published | No |
| Regular Decision II | February 15 | not published | No |
The application opens August 1 and the fee is $65. The scholarship application deadline is January 15 and the enrollment deadline is May 1. The decision dates are the 2026/2027 Guide's; Seton Hall's FAQ instead says Early Action I applicants whose materials are all in by November 15 hear by December 30, and that a decision usually takes 4 to 6 weeks once an application is complete. Seton Hall publishes no decision date for Regular Decision.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Counselor Handbook: 2026/2027 Guide to Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action is not binding. It tells Seton Hall it is among your top choices, and your application is among the first reviewed for admission and scholarships. Seton Hall has no early decision plan.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Seton Hall does not require SAT or ACT scores through the Fall 2029 admissions cycle. You choose on the Seton Hall application or the Common Application whether to apply test-optional, and test-optional applicants get the same consideration. Seton Hall strongly encourages you to send scores of 1200 SAT (25 ACT) or higher. Scores may be required for specific academic programs and some scholarships.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Test-Optional Admission (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Seton Hall's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Seton Hall Undergraduate Admissions, Test-Optional Admission (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Seton Hall, 2026-2027:
| Tuition (full-time flat rate) | $53,840 |
|---|---|
| University fee | $2,290 |
| Mobile computing fee | $670 |
| New student fee (one time) | $380 |
| Housing (on-campus double room) | $13,100 |
| Food (U meal plan) | $6,100 |
| Total | $76,380 |
Billed charges for a first-year student taking 12 to 18 semester hours, in a standard on-campus double room on the U meal plan, fall 2026 and spring 2027. The other unlimited meal plans cost more. Seton Hall posts no full cost of attendance: books, transportation and personal costs are extra, and its 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue estimates them at $1,000, $1,500 and $1,500 for students on campus.
Source: Seton Hall Office of the Bursar, Tuition and Fees, Academic Year 2027 Rates (opens in a new tab), Academic Year 2027 Rates (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,623 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,869 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,194 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $36,516 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,783 |
| All incomes | $31,446 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Seton Hall's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
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