Seton Hill University (SHU)

75%

Acceptance Rate

$23,948

Avg.Financial Aid

003362

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
www.setonhill.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,297
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

7248342200

Fax:

7248301902

Address

1 Seton Hill Drive

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Seton Hill University at the 607th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
75%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Recommended
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to SHU is fairly easy. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, Seton Hill University doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601, or call (724) 834-2200.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$23,847
Average Annual Cost
$35,248

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$51,432
Other Fees
$500
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$11,984
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,500

Total One Year Cost

$51,432

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SHU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $51,765 per year. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($36,856), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($12,212), and budget for other expenses ($2,750). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

82%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

45%

Male Professors

55%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,951

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Full-time / Part-time

81% / 19%

Students Gender

Male

35%

US National: 44%

Female

65%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

83%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

23%

Out Of State

76%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$54,101 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 84% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

84%

Undergrads in College Housing

46%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Griffins

School Colors

crimson and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

270

Total Female Athletes

190

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Lacrosse

Soccer

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Equestrian

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At SHU, $12,212 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Seton Hill University offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 34% and 66%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$26,275 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$273 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$23,948

Students Receiving Federal Grants

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,345

Students Receiving State Aid

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,372

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$21,197

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$27,357

$30K - $48K

$27,648

$48K - $75K

$26,739

$75K - $110K

$23,448

> $110K

$20,642

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,169,030

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,380,174

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SHU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Seton Hill University is around $22,349 and the federal grant is $5,278. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,221, while the institutional aid is $22,349. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Seton Hill University amount to $2,169,030 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $5,380,174.

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