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Seton Hill University

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA · Suburb · 1,492 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic hilltop in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Seton Hill University is a Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its premier programs in the health sciences—including its highly competitive Physician Assistant and pre-med tracks—as well as its vibrant visual and performing arts. The university’s campus culture is exceptionally close-knit, welcoming, and rooted in service, offering students an active campus life that features NCAA Division II athletics and over 50 student organizations. What sets Seton Hill apart is its distinction as an Apple Distinguished School, a tech-forward initiative that provides every full-time undergraduate student with an iPad to create a highly collaborative and interactive learning environment across all disciplines.


Wikipedia:Seton Hill University is a private Catholic university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally a women's college, it became a coeducational university in 2002 and enrolls about 2,200 students.

Location
Greensburg, PA, 15601 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
38 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$56,183
Avg net price
$22,204
Room & board
$14,222
Tuition
$42,944
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,143
$30–48k
$13,436
$48–75k
$17,823
$75–110k
$21,993
$110k+
$27,764
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1117
Reading 510620
Math 510620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Seton Hill University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
4-yr on-time completion
57%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
23%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
70%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,700
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,748
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,187$28,125
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,750
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$73,391
Independent students
11%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
4%
Black
7%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,700
10 years after entry
$51,748
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs30
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Business Administration, Management and Operations24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Biology, General21
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing17
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General16
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions14
Human Resources Management and Services12
Marketing12
Psychology, General10
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10
Accounting and Related Services10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
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Institutional
Endowment
$63M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
93%
Avg faculty salary
$8,143/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,140
Federal loan rate
71%

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