Seton Hall University Acceptance Rate
South Orange, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 23,748
- Admitted
- 18,738
- Yield
- 8.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Seton Hall University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.5% in 2014–15 to 78.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,808 to 23,748 (+85%) over that period.
Its 78.9% rate makes Seton Hall University more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
Seton Hall University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 8.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,808 | 9,675 | 75.5% | 1,265 |
| 2015–16 | 14,108 | 10,757 | 76.2% | 1,406 |
| 2016–17 | 15,427 | 10,321 | 66.9% | 1,243 |
| 2017–18 | 16,719 | 12,232 | 73.2% | 1,459 |
| 2018–19 | 19,260 | 13,552 | 70.4% | 1,525 |
| 2019–20 | 19,757 | 14,548 | 73.6% | 1,631 |
| 2020–21 | 20,830 | 16,295 | 78.2% | 1,336 |
| 2021–22 | 23,417 | 17,940 | 76.6% | 1,688 |
| 2022–23 | 25,731 | 19,315 | 75.1% | 1,512 |
| 2023–24 | 23,748 | 18,738 | 78.9% | 1,572 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,349 | 10,632 | 79.6% |
| Men | 10,399 | 8,106 | 77.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–700 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 600–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 4% |
How Seton Hall University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Seton Hall University's acceptance rate?
Seton Hall University's acceptance rate is 78.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,738 admitted of 23,748 applicants).
Is Seton Hall University test optional?
Seton Hall University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University received 23,748 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,738.
What SAT score do you need for Seton Hall University?
Admitted students at Seton Hall University typically scored 620–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Seton Hall University getting harder to get into?
Seton Hall University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.5% in 2014–15 to 78.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.shu.edu/.