Why Seton Hall University?

As one of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.

Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Seton Hall has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. In the last several years, the University has reached new heights in academic excellence, faculty research and student success.

Learn more about why Seton Hall is on the rise to become one of the top 10 Catholic universities and top 100 universities nationally. 

Academic Excellence. As one of the nation’s leading universities, Seton Hall offers 60 stellar academic programs, at the undergraduate and graduate level, highly ranked by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. We boast an accomplished faculty of researchers, authors, artists, industry leaders, former ambassadors, analysts and Fulbright scholars.

Personal Attention. At the Hall, we pride ourselves on small classes and dedicated faculty members who will know your name and will work closely to mentor and guide your success. Our student-to-faculty ratio just is 14:1 and our average class size is 20 students. As a Catholic University, we provide a nurturing community designed to foster your growth as a whole person.

Location. Nestled in the suburban Village of South Orange, NJ, Seton Hall offers the best of both worlds, the safe, quaint charm of a small town and just a quick stroll down South Orange Ave., you can hop a 30-minute train to New York City. We take full advantage of the Big Apple from thousands of internship and job opportunities to field trips and hands-on learning experiences. And within a 10-mile radius of campus is a powerhouse corporate corridor with over 50 Fortune 500 companies — for you, this translates to career opportunities and access to industry leaders who visit campus to help you get an educational edge.