Seton Hill University

www.setonhill.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,864

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,732

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

2,441 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,984

88.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71%

301 Graduates

About

Seton Hill University is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Seton Hill University were General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (52 degrees), and Art Therapy (18 degrees).

In 2023, 561 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seton Hill University. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (461 degrees), 18.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $40,864, which is $16,289 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seton Hill University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 515 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $40,864, which is $16,289 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,732.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Seton Hill University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,864

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Seton Hill University was $40,864. The cost of tuition at Seton Hill University is $16,289 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seton Hill University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,732

2023 Value

3.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Seton Hill University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,732. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Seton Hill University grew by 3.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seton Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,874

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seton Hill University was of $11,874 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.56% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seton Hill University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Seton Hill University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seton Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seton Hill University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 515 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Seton Hill University received 2,441 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.51% annual growth. Out of those 2,441 applicants, 1,850 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,984 students enrolled at Seton Hill University in 2023. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Seton Hill University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,850

Accepted Out of 2,441

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seton Hill University was 75.8% (1,850 admissions from 2,441 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 8.51%, while admissions declined by 11.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Seton Hill University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2023)

127

Scores Submitted (2023)

40% of enrolled first-time students at Seton Hill University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Seton Hill University had a total enrollment of 1,984 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,760 students and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.5% White, 6.45% Black or African American, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seton Hill University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.2%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Male (5.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.1%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Black or African American Male (2.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seton Hill University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,984 students. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,760 and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seton Hill University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Seton Hill University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Seton Hill University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Seton Hill University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,598 enrolled students
Black or African American
128 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University is 80.5% White, 6.45% Black or African American, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 189 more women than men received degrees from Seton Hill University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seton Hill University is white (461 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Seton Hill University is General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (52 degrees) and Art Therapy (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seton Hill University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are Registered nurses (1,507,346 people), Other managers (279,354 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (263,965 people), Postsecondary teachers (195,519 people), and Medical & health services managers (183,788 people).

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University in 2023 are English (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Health (174 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are English (21 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Health (174 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,127,418 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (534,045 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (244,125 people), Computer Systems Design (239,388 people), and Construction (132,583 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seton Hill University.

Most Common (2023)

Pre-Physician Assistant
30 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seton Hill University was Pre-Physician Assistant with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Seton Hill University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

186

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

375

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University, which is 0.496 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (375).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seton Hill University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.938 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.07 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Seton Hill University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Seton Hill University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.332% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
461 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seton Hill University is white (461 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

1.78% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
330 degrees awarded
White Male
131 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seton Hill University is white female (330 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (131 degrees).

Operations

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at nearly $56.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.05M (5.41%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Seton Hill University had a total salary expenditure of 59.4M. Seton Hill University employs 49 Associate professors, 34 Assistant professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Seton Hill University are Female Associate professor (29), Female Assistant professor (27), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$56.3M

2023 Endowment

11.4%

growth from 2022

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at about $56.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Seton Hill University grew 11.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seton Hill University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2023 Salaries

0.478%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Seton Hill University paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($59.4M) and a 0.478% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.76M

Instructional Salaries

104

Number of Employees

In 2023, Seton Hill University paid a total of $8.76M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Associate professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seton Hill University was Female Associate professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seton Hill University.

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