Seton Hall University Acceptance Rate
Seton Hall University has an overall acceptance rate of 75.1% for the application year 2024, with 25,731 applicants and 19,323 admitted. The acceptance rate slightly declined from 76.25% in 2023. The transfer acceptance rate stands at 75%, admitting 19,298 students from the same applicant pool of 25,731. For waitlists, 3,600 students were offered a spot, with 1,600 ultimately accepted, resulting in a 44.4% acceptance rate. Standardized test scores indicate a SAT composite score range of 1240-1380 and an ACT composite score range of 26-31, with an average GPA of 3.68.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 25,731
Accepted Applicants: 19,323
Historical Acceptance Rates
Seton Hall University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 75.1%, with 25,731 applicants resulting in 19,323 admissions. This represents a slight decrease from the acceptance rate of 76.25% in 2023. Historical trends show a notable progression from a 67.0% acceptance rate in 2017 to the current high, indicating an increasing likelihood of admission for applicants over recent years. The acceptance rates for earlier years, such as 70.4% in 2019 and 73.2% in 2018, further illustrate this upward trend, emphasizing Seton Hall's growing accessibility to prospective students.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Seton Hall University’s waitlist acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 44.4%, with 1,600 of the 3,600 waitlisted applicants being offered admission. This represents a notable increase from the 37.5% acceptance rate in 2023, where 1,500 were accepted out of 4,000 offered. In earlier years, the waitlist acceptance rates have fluctuated, with 31.6% for 2022, 31.4% for 2021, and 38.2% for 2020, indicating an upward trend in acceptance rates over the past few years. This trend underscores a growing willingness by the university to admit waitlisted students, highlighting potential opportunities for future applicants.
3600
Offered a Place
1600
Admitted
44.4%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Seton Hall University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at an impressive 75%, with 19,298 out of 25,731 applicants being accepted. This marks a consistent acceptance rate from the previous year, indicating a stable admissions environment for transfer students. Historically, data for prior years is limited, with the only recorded rate being 75% for the application year 2023. With an average GPA of 3.7 among admitted students, Seton Hall continues to attract strong candidates for transfer admission.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 25,731
Accepted Applicants: 19,298
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.68
SAT
1240-1380
Math: 610-690
Reading: 620-700
ACT
26-31
Math: 22-27
English: 23-29
Reading: 22-27
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 11% |
| White | 47.33% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 23.29% |
| Black/African American | 10.47% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% |
| Other/Not Reported | 3.77% |
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