Seton Hall University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Seton Hall University is a four-year private institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs along with online and certificate degrees in various disciplines. With an acceptance rate of 74%, getting admission can be easy if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for the program and has good academic standing. The university has a total population of 10,219 students comprising 6,302 undergraduates and 4,117 graduates seeking to study in the USA. Having a small class size of 21 students offers a great opportunity for learning and understanding more.

Seton Hall University follows a semester-based calendar and accepts applications for the fall and spring academic sessions. The fall season early action deadline is November 15 and the spring deadline for all programs of Seton Hall University is December 1. The application fee for UG and PG courses is 55 USD and 75 USD respectively. For English language proficiency proof one can share an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 79. Undergraduate admission at the university requires aspirants to have a high school GPA of 3.6 along with an average SAT score of 1235.

Highlights

Application Portal	University Application/ Common Application
Undergraduate Application Fee	55 USD
Graduate Application Fee	75 USD
Acceptance Rate	74%
Average SAT score	1235
Average ACT score	26
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Seasons	Fall and Spring
Mode of Payment	MasterCard/Visa Card
Financial Aid	Scholarships

Seton Hall University Admission Deadlines

International students must adhere to the deadlines of US universities and apply on time to avoid delays in other admission procedures. Applications received after the admission deadlines are not reviewed by Seton Hall University. Therefore, students are advised to apply as early as possible.

Semester	Deadline
Fall Early Action I	November 15
Fall Early Action II	December 15
Fall Regular Decision I	February 1
Fall Regular Decision II	March 1
Spring	December 1

Seton Hall University International Student Admissions

Seton Hall University accepts international student applications given that they meet the given eligibility criteria for the respective program chosen by them. The admission procedure of US universities is similar for domestic as well as international applications. However, international applicants are bound to meet additional requirements to satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Application Portal: Seton Hall Application / Common Application

Application Fee: 55 USD

Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements to get admission to Seton Hall University:

Completed application
One of the English language exams to study in the USA
Official high school/ college transcripts with credential evaluation by members of NACES
An average GPA of 3.4 or grade B is recommended.
SAT/ ACT score
Counsellor report and teacher recommendation
Application for form I-20

All the admission material must be mailed to:

Seton Hall University
Office of Admissions
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange
NJ 07079

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants are required to submit one of the following test scores to prove their proficiency in the English language:

Test	Score
TOEFL PBT	550
TOEFL CBT	213
TOEFL IBT	79
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

Seton Hall University issues I-20 to students whose applications have been accepted. This is required to apply for a student visa. International students require an F-1 or J-1 student visa to study in the U.S.

Copy of passport
I-20 form
Students within the U.S should submit copies of I-94
Bank statements reflecting your bank balance which must be sufficient to cover at least one year at the University.
Affidavit of financial support
Health insurance
Receipt of payment of visa application fee and SEVIS fee.

Seton Hall University Undergraduate Admissions

Seton Hall University offers more than 75 undergraduate degree programs in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Arts, Business, Theology, Diplomacy and International Relations, Education and Human Services, Health and Medical Sciences. To apply for more than one program at the university separate applications form must be filled.

Where to Apply: Seton Hall Application/ Common Application

Application Fee: 55 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of admission at Seton Hall University UG courses:

Official high school transcripts
Average high school GPA of 3.6
Counsellor report form
Teacher evaluation
SAT/ACT scores (Average SAT score: 1235; Average ACT score: 26)
English language proficiency test scores

Seton Hall University Graduate Admissions

Seton Hall University offers more than 80 graduate degree programs to students in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Arts, Education and Human Services, Diplomacy and International Relations, Health and Medical Sciences, Law, Nursing and Theology. The University accepts international applications for full-time graduate programs at Seton Hall University.

Where to Apply: SHU Graduate Application

Application Fee: 75 USD

Admission Requirements: The admission requirements for graduate programs at the university are as follows:

Completed bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with English translation if it is issued in any other language.
GMAT/ GRE scores
Essay
CV/ Resume
Work experience
Letters of recommendation

The following table depicts admission requirements for various graduate programs offered by the university:

Program Requirements	MA in Communication	Master of Business Administration	MA in Applied Behaviour Analysis	MA in Counseling	M. Sc in Accounting
Transcripts	Required, minimum GPA of 3.0	Required, minimum GPA of 3.0	Required, minimum GPA of 3.0	Required	Required
GMAT/GRE	Required, GRE/ MAT score	Required, a score of 30th percentile or higher	Not required	Required	Required
LOR/Essay	Required, 2 LOR	Required, 2 LOR	Required, 2 LOR	Required, 3 LOR	Required, 2 LOR
Personal statement	Required	Required	Required	Required	Not required
Professional CV	Required	Required	Not required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Not required	Required, 1 year in business/management related field	Not required	Not required	Not required
Interview	Not required	Not required	Required	Required	Not required
Additional Requirements	None	None	Writing sample	None	None

Seton Hall University considers all supporting documents holistically to make an admission decision. Interviews are not conducted as a part of the admission process. Applicants for the early decision I are examined first followed by the early decision II applicants. The earlier a student applies, the more seats are available for consideration. Usually, admission decisions for all rounds are available within 4 to 6 weeks from the deadline.