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Seton Hall University is a private, Roman Catholic university located in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley. Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the nation. It is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in New Jersey. The main campus of Seton Hall is spread across an area of 58 acres on South Orange Avenue.
BusinessWeek's "Colleges with the Biggest Returns" (2009 edition) ranked Seton Hall among the top 50 universities in the nation that open doors to the highest salaries. The university offers degrees in over 70 academic fields through the following academic division:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Education and Human Services
- Immaculate Conception School of Theology
- School of Health and Medical Sciences
- School of Law
- Seton Hall University College of Nursing
- SetonWorldWide
- Stillman School of Business
- Whitehead School of Diplomacy
Seton Hall has an active Greek life. There are more than 20 recognized fraternity and sorority chapters at the university. About 10% of the student body are members of Greek-letter organizations.
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Campus Location400 S Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079-2697
USA
Main Tel: (973) 761-9000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Seton Hall University HighlightsWhere Seton Hall University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in law and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,033 | 51 | | Master | 882 | 41 | | First-professional degree | 312 | 2 | | Doctorale | 79 | 9 | | Post-master's certificate | 71 | 7 |
Seton Hall StudentsThe student enrollment at Seton Hall was 9,574 in 2007-2008 (7,142 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 52% of enrolled students, graduate students are 37%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 11%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 30,220 | | Room | $ 7,328 | | Board | $ 4,032 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,300 | | Other | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid: Seton Hall participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSeton Hall provides on-campus housing for 2,307 of its 7,142 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 16 meals weekly.
Seton Hall AthleticsSeton Hall is in the Big East Conference for major sports. Seton Hall offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 95 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 108 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .
Seton Hall Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 74% | | Women | 73% | | All | 73% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 490-600 | | Math | 490-600 | | Writing | 500-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (385 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management and Services
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (369 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (35 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (4 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW (324 awarded) - Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (358 awarded) - Anthropology
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDIA (188 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (43 awarded) - Physician Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE (2 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (143 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (71 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (68 awarded) - Christian Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (106 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (60 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (163 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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