Seton Hill University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4032 of 11,642 | In the World |
| # 1120 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1046 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 72 of 100 | In Pennsylvania |
| # 1 of 1 | In Greensburg |
| # 3840 of 11,648 | For Education Majors |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
80%
Average SAT
1,130
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$23,056 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,501
Graduates
426
Male:Female Ratio
34:66
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Seton Hill University has an acceptance rate of 80% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,911 | 1,237 | 1,674 |
| Admissions | 2,315 | 937 | 1,378 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 330 | 146 | 184 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 76% |
|---|---|
| ■ Asian | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 4% |
| ■ Black or African American | 7% |
| ■ Two or more races | 3% |
| ■ Unknown | 7% |
Seton Hill University majors
Seton Hill University has granted 394 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 145 master's across 11 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seton Hill University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 31 | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | 45 | - |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 39 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 6 | 22 | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 10 | 16 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | - | - |
| Accounting | 16 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | - | - |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 9 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 9 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 9 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 9 | - | - |
| General Studies | 8 | - | - |
| History, General | 8 | - | - |
| Orthodontics & Orthodontology | - | 8 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | - | - |
| Education, Other | - | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | - | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 4 | 1 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 5 | - |
| Business Analytics | - | 4 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | - | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 4 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - | - |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | - | - |
| Risk Management | - | 3 | - |
| Social Work | 3 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 2 | - | - |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | - | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | - | - |
| Acting | 1 | - | - |
| Digital Humanities | 1 | - | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | - | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Music, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Sports Communication | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 394 | 145 | 18 |
Publications & Citations
Seton Hill University has published 366 scientific papers with 5,351 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
254
/ 2,895
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
220
/ 3,996
|
| Psychology |
175
/ 2,736
|
| Biology |
166
/ 3,441
|
| Political Science |
160
/ 1,825
|
| Law |
154
/ 1,813
|
| Sociology |
152
/ 1,663
|
| Philosophy |
134
/ 1,572
|
| Computer Science |
129
/ 2,415
|
| Environmental Science |
101
/ 1,303
|
| Chemistry |
89
/ 1,967
|
| Physics |
88
/ 1,092
|
| Engineering |
87
/ 1,481
|
| Mathematics |
85
/ 1,034
|
| Psychiatry |
85
/ 1,947
|
| Pathology |
78
/ 1,742
|
| Economics |
73
/ 662
|
| Art & Design |
69
/ 546
|
| Education |
69
/ 774
|
| Genetics |
66
/ 1,260
|
| Development Studies |
65
/ 656
|
| Biochemistry |
64
/ 1,655
|
| History |
62
/ 592
|
| Linguistics |
60
/ 858
|
| Geography and Cartography |
52
/ 581
|
| Business |
52
/ 489
|
| Geology |
52
/ 626
|
| Neuroscience |
52
/ 1,244
|
| Health Science |
49
/ 586
|
| Social Psychology |
49
/ 902
|
| Mathematics Education |
48
/ 438
|
| Statistics |
47
/ 473
|
| Child Psychology |
46
/ 1,325
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
42
/ 448
|
| Nursing |
39
/ 571
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
38
/ 437
|
| Surgery |
38
/ 734
|
| Paleontology |
38
/ 422
|
| Archaeology |
37
/ 357
|
| Orthodontics |
34
/ 617
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Maureen O'Connor
1951-. (aged 75)
lawyer
judge
Maureen O'Connor is an American lawyer and judge who served as the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court from 2011 to 2022. She was elected to the court in 2002, becoming chief justice in 2010. She was the first woman to lead the Ohio Supreme Court and the longest serving woman elected statewide in Ohio's History.
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2. Dana Marton
1971-. (aged 55)
writer
Dana Marton is an American author of over fifty novels that have been translated into over a dozen languages and sold more than two million copies worldwide. A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she writes fast-paced stories about strong women and honorable men who fight side by side for justice and survival.
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3. Kameron Taylor
1994-. (aged 32)
basketball player
Kameron Milton Allante Taylor is an American basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He plays the shooting guard and small forward positions.
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4. Ronne Froman
1947-. (aged 79)
military officer
Veronica Froman-Blue, better known by her maiden name Veronica "Ronne" Froman, is an American retired naval officer. She was the first woman to serve as commander of the United States Navy Region Southwest, a position known as the "Navy Mayor of San Diego". She retired from the Navy in 2001 with the rank of rear admiral, after a 31-year career.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SHU
Founded
1885
Motto
Hazard Yet Forward
Colors
crimson, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
384
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
1 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601 United States
City Population
15,000
Phone
7248342200
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