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Seton Hall University, or SHU, is a private Roman Catholic university, located in South Orange, New Jersey. It was established in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley. SHU is the oldest Diocesan university in the United States, and is also the largest Catholic university in the State of New Jersey. In the "Colleges with the Biggest Returns" list in BusinessWeek's 2009 edition, Seton Hall was ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation that opens doors to the highest salaries.
Seton Hall offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several fields of study. It is made up of the following academic divisions:
Seton Hall University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Pirates.
The campus of Seton Hall is in South Orange Village, New Jersey, which is a large suburb. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Seton Hall is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Seton Hall has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in law and media.
Admission at Seton Hall is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Seton Hall is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 9,637 students enrolled (7,903 full-time equivalent).
Seton Hall offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Seton Hall is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and a collaborative environment it focuses on academic excellence 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
General Phone: (973) 761-9000
Admissions Phone: (973) 761-9332
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 761-9350
http://www.shu.edu
Seton Hall awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 477 | business management, human resources management, finance, accounting, marketing, labor relations, MIS, taxation, ... |
| Law | 433 | law, health tax |
| Liberal Arts | 289 | international relations, English, political science, humanities, museum studies, liberal arts and sciences, economics, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 243 | educational administration, education, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, multilingual education, higher education administration, instructional media design, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 210 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing, pediatric nursing |
| Media | 200 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 162 | psychology, physical therapy, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 94 | sports and fitness management, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Science | 71 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, microbiology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 62 | theology, ministry, philosophy, religious education, religion, Christian studies, pastoral counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | public administration, social work |
| Medical Adminstration | 37 | health care administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | speech pathology, audiology, physician assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 10 | health professions |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 1 | music performance, music, music history and theory |
Number of programs and degrees for Seton Hall in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,027 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 869 | 40 |
| First-professional degree | 426 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 85 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 42 | 6 |
In 2005, Seton Hall had a total enrollment of 9,637 students (7,903 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 68% |
| New York | 11% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Seton Hall offers campus housing for 2,291 of its 7,903 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of South Orange Village, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,982 | 4,161 | 84% | 1,126 | 27% |
| Men | 2,045 | 1,764 | 86% | 539 | 31% |
| Women | 2,937 | 2,397 | 82% | 587 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 761-9332
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,460 |
| Room and board | $ 9,102 |
| Room charge | $ 6,470 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,692 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Seton Hall participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 263200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 761-9350
Seton Hall has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 141 | 73 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 50 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $157,188 | 13 | $131,690 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $99,068 | 18 | $102,583 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,302 | 12 | $78,415 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $71,457 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $91,156 | 3 | $85,033 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 51 | $121,602 | 46 | $103,359 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $82,233 | 21 | $77,803 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $71,244 | 53 | $66,152 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $56,516 | 50 | $55,463 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $45,886 | 13 | $47,348 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $55,853 | 11 | $50,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 181 | $68,368 | 148 | $61,385 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84 | 100 | 184 |
| Track | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 70 | 104 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seton Hall Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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