- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 510–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $23,732 a year (2022–23)
Seton Hill University GPA requirements
Seton Hill University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Seton Hill University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Seton Hill University acceptance rate
Seton Hill University admitted 2,315 of 2,911 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Seton Hill 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 | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1117 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Seton Hill 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Seton Hill 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,732 a year at Seton Hill 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
What GPA do you need to get into Seton Hill University?
Seton Hill University doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Seton Hill University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Seton Hill University?
Seton Hill University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,315 of 2,911 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Seton Hill University students have?
The middle 50% of Seton Hill University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (36% of them) scored 510–620 in Reading and Writing and 510–620 in Math. The median scores were 560 (Reading and Writing) and 550 (Math).
What ACT scores do Seton Hill University students have?
The middle 50% of Seton Hill University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (7% of them) had composite scores of 19–27, with a median of 23.
Does Seton Hill University accept AP credit?
Yes. Seton Hill 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.
What is the average net price at Seton Hill University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,732 a year at Seton Hill University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Seton Hill 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).