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Seton Hill University
Seton Hill University says yes to 79.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $51,748 median earnings.
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Seton Hill University occupies suburban Greensburg, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, where graduates median $112,793 four years out. 31.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,492 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1270 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Seton Hill University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Seton Hill University received 2,441 applications and admitted 1,850 (75.8%), with 319 enrolling.
You can apply to Seton Hill University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1070 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Seton Hill University compares
| Seton Hill University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.5% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,944 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,748 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $51,748, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at Seton Hill University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $42,944 regardless of where you're from. At Seton Hill University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,492 — Seton Hill University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
67.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Seton Hill University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Seton Hill University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $112,793 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,675 |
| Biology, General | $70,848 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,276 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $65,388 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,841 |
| Marketing | $57,156 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,609 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,328 |
| Psychology, General | $43,426 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $34,890 |
Median earnings for these 11 Seton Hill University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,748 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Seton Hill University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Seton Hill University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Seton Hill University's acceptance rate?
75.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,850 admitted from 2,441 applicants.
How much does Seton Hill University cost?
At Seton Hill University, published tuition is $42,944 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Seton Hill University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Seton Hill University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,748 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- University of Scranton — 81.2% admitted
- UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing — 78% admitted
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — 71.5% admitted
- Saint Vincent College — 61.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.