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Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Introduction

Exceptional scholarship, personal growth, and professional achievement are hallmarks of graduate study at Seton Hall University. One of the country's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart, and spirit since 1856. Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, our academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Seton Hall offers well over a hundred rigorous and highly sought-after graduate programs in health professions, nursing, business, social work, psychology, communications, diplomacy and international relations, education, the sciences, and humanities fields. In addition to its breadth of programs, the University also provides a variety of traditional, interdisciplinary, and joint degree options, both on-ground and online.

Our 58-acre main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey — only 14 miles from Manhattan and close to influential cities like Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston, making the University a gateway to endless professional and cultural opportunities. The University's nationally ranked School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. Our Interprofessional Health Sciences campus, situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences

Seton Hall At-a-Glance

One of the country's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart, and spirit since 1856. Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Seton Hall's 58-acre main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan. The University's nationally ranked School of Law is located in nearby Newark, N.J. Our new Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus, situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, N.J., opened in July 2018. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall's College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences, as well as the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Mission Statement

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment, it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting, and values-centered curricula.

Celebrating Diversity

Since 1856, Seton Hall University has been a place where leaders learn. When Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley founded Seton Hall, he envisioned a home for the mind, the heart, and the spirit. Today, we celebrate a diverse tapestry of ideas and perspectives that enrich the dialogue and academic discussion in the classroom. We are proud that our diversity stimulates innovative teaching and learning, and believe that it prepares our students to live and work in a global society. The statue of Elizabeth Ann Seton at the heart of our campus is a daily reminder of the kind of community we strive to be one that recognizes the dignity of all, welcomes each student fully, and treasures their gifts.

Seton Hall University attracts students from every corner of the United States and from more than 70 countries around the world. Nearly 40 percent of our undergraduates identify themselves as students of color. Outside of the U.S., China, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand are the most represented countries at the University.

Scholarships and Funding

Invest in Your Future with Seton Hall

  • Scholarships: Seton Hall is dedicated to delivering an exceptional graduate experience while educating professionals with a purpose. As such, Seton Hall is committing increased funding toward its University-subsidized scholarships, which can reduce the cost of your graduate degree up to 50%.
  • Graduate Assistantships: Benefit from full tuition coverage for some or all a number of your credits each semester, plus a monthly stipend, in return for part-time work at the University.
  • Federal Funding: Utilize FAFSA to explore federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, ensuring a seamless application process by listing Seton Hall University with the school code 002632.

Rankings

Seton Hall University shines in national rankings for its competitive undergraduate and graduate programs, as highlighted by US News, Princeton Review, Forbes, and many more. See why Seton Hall is considered among the "best of the best."

Leadership Excellence

  • Ranked The Gerald P. Buccino '63 Center for Leadership Development #1 in the Nation Five Years in a Row.

U.S. News & World Report

  • One of America's Best Colleges (#151 National Universities)
  • Ranked an A-Plus School for B Students
  • Ranked a Top Performer for Social Mobility
  • Top Ranked Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in New Jersey

Morning Consult

  • #36 Most Trusted Universities Nationwide
  • #2 Most Trusted Universities in New Jersey

BestColleges.com

  • #1 on Best Online Master's in Educational Leadership Programs (2023)
  • #3 on Best Online Master's in Healthcare Administration Degrees (2023)
  • #3 on Best Online Master's in School Counseling Programs (2023)

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

  • Ranked Top 10 Percent Nationally for Student ROI

Zippia

  • Best Private University in New Jersey for Jobs (2019)

Poets & Quants for Undergraduates

  • Top 7 percent in the nation for Best Undergraduate Business Schools (2024)
  • Top business school in NJ for academic experience, strong alumni network, and academic/career advising services (2024)

Seton Hall Law

  • #1 in the Nation Among Law Schools Sending Its Graduates to State Clerkships (National Law Journal) – 2023
  • Best Law School in New Jersey (U.S. News) – 2023-24
  • Top 50 Go-To Law School (National Law Journal) – 2021
  • Ranked among "Best Law Schools" in the United States, Top 25 Percent for Careers (Princeton Review) – 2023
  • Top 35 Law School (Above the Law) – 2019
  • #31 for First-time Bar Passage rate; #1 in New Jersey (Statistics released by American Bar Association for 2022 bar exam takers)
  • #56 Best Law Schools (U.S. News) – 2023-24
  • Top 15 Health Law Program (U.S. News) – 2022-23
  • #12 Part-Time Law Program in the Nation (U.S. News) – 2023-24

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Locations

  • South Orange

    South Orange Avenue, 400, 07079, South Orange

  • South Orange

    South Orange, USA

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