Seton Hill University

www.setonhill.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,518

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,424

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.47%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.8%

2,684 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,012

89.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.8%

262 Graduates

About

Seton Hill University is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Seton Hill University were Pre-Physician Assistant. (55 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (30 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2021, 656 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seton Hill University. 70.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (536 degrees), 14.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $38,518, which is $15,334 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $38,518, which is $15,334 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,424.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Seton Hill University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,518

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Seton Hill University was $38,518. The cost of tuition at Seton Hill University is $15,334 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$22,424

2021 Value

2.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Seton Hill University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,424. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Seton Hill University grew by 2.54%.

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

$11,264

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seton Hill University was of $11,264 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.78% between 2020 and 2021.

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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Seton Hill University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2020, when 96% 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.

1.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Seton Hill University was 1.47%, which represents 8 out of the 543 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 2,684 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.91% annual growth. Out of those 2,684 applicants, 1,981 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,012 students enrolled at Seton Hill University in 2021.

Seton Hill University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,981

Accepted Out of 2,684

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seton Hill University was 73.8% (1,981 admissions from 2,684 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.91%, while admissions declined by −2.51%..

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.

Enrollment

Seton Hill University had a total enrollment of 2,012 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,803 students and the part-time enrollment is 209. This means that 89.6% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% White, 7.36% Black or African American, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.83% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.298% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Seton Hill University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.7%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Black or African American Male (6.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.9%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seton Hill University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,012 students. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,803 and the part-time enrollment is 209. This means that 89.6% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

82%

2021 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,622 enrolled students
Black or African American
148 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University is 80.6% White, 7.36% Black or African American, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 2.83% Two or More Races, 1.89% Asian, 0.298% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (2.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 266 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 (536 degrees awarded). There were 14.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Seton Hill University is Pre-Physician Assistant. (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (30 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2021, 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 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), English (32 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (249,087 people), Postsecondary teachers (193,058 people), Other managers (184,303 people), Secondary school teachers (160,195 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (123,533 people).

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), English (32 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Physicians, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees awarded), English (32 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (557,064 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,526 people), Computer Systems Design (200,584 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (165,368 people), and Legal services (113,351 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 (2020)

Elementary Education & Teaching
28 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
25 degree-majors awarded
Pre-Physician Assistant.
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seton Hill University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 28 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

195

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

461

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University, which is 0.423 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (461).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.81 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University in Pre-Physician Assistant., which is 8.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 66% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Seton Hill University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.763% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
536 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seton Hill University is white (536 degrees awarded). There were 14.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
382 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seton Hill University is white female (382 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (154 degrees).

Operations

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at nearly $55.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.7M (21.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Seton Hill University had a total salary expenditure of 53.4M. Seton Hill University employs 45 Associate professors, 38 Assistant professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Seton Hill University are Female Assistant professor (30), Female Associate professor (24), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Endowment

$55.5M

2021 Endowment

31.8%

growth from 2020

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at about $55.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Seton Hill University grew 31.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.1M 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

$21.3M

2021 Salaries

3.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Seton Hill University paid a median of $21.3M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($53.4M) and a 3.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.22M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2021, Seton Hill University paid a total of $8.22M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Associate professor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seton Hill University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Female Associate professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 21 employees.

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