Campus & Student Life at Seton Hall University

Home to about 5,913 undergraduates in 2020, Seton Hall is a private university located in South Orange, New Jersey. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Seton Hall offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Seton Hall can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Seton Hall Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Seton Hall University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Seton Hall Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Seton Hall. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Seton Hall Disability Services.

Seton Hall for the Military

While not a "service academy", Seton Hall does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Seton Hall Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Seton Hall for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Seton Hall University

Seton Hall offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Seton Hall University

There were 5,913 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,724 (96.8%). Part-time attendance was 189 (3.2%).

Seton Hall University is Ranked #140 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Seton Hall receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Seton Hall #140 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Seton Hall by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Seton Hall Diversity Guide.

Seton Hall University Competes in the NCAA

Seton Hall has a total of 241 student athletes, 115 men and 126 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Seton Hall University Athletics