- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–700 reading and writing, 600–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–32 composite
- Average net price: $31,642 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Seton Hall University reported: an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Seton Hall University reviews each application.
Seton Hall University GPA requirements
Seton Hall University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Seton Hall University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Seton Hall University acceptance rate
Seton Hall University admitted 18,152 of 24,776 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in South Orange, New Jersey, with 6,146 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Seton Hall University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1322 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Seton Hall University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Seton Hall University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,642 a year at Seton Hall University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Seton Hall University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Seton Hall University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Seton Hall University students have?
The middle 50% of Seton Hall University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–700 in reading and writing and 600–690 in math; ACT composite 27–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Seton Hall University test optional?
Check Seton Hall University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Seton Hall University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Seton Hall University?
A lot: Seton Hall University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is Seton Hall University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Seton Hall University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Seton Hall University's acceptance rate?
Seton Hall University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 18,152 of 24,776 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does it matter at Seton Hall University if a parent went there?
Yes. Seton Hall University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Seton Hall University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Seton Hall University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Seton Hall University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,642 a year at Seton Hall University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Seton Hall University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Seton Hall UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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