Seton Hall Leads in Affordability, ROI

Seton Hall remains one of the most affordable universities among its peer group, offering not only competitive tuition rates but also exceptional value. The university assessed the lowest tuition increase for 2024-25 among similar institutions, and graduates consistently achieve impressive earnings, demonstrating the long-term return on investment of a Seton Hall education.

An analysis of pricing from 14 peer institutions found that Seton Hall has the fourth-lowest tuition (as shown below) and is one of only five schools among this group to offer yearly tuition of less than $52,000. In addition, Seton Hall has the lowest increase with a rise of $1,710 per year, and the second lowest percentage increase (3.5 percent) among all 14 schools.

Institution	2024-25 Tuition	2023-24 Tuition	% Change
Fordham University	$62,990	$60,335	4.40%
Loyola Marymount University	$60,970	$57,602	5.85%
Santa Clara University	$60,639	$58,587	3.50%
Drexel University	$60,042	$58,293	3.00%
University of San Francisco	$59,920	$57,670	3.90%
Catholic University of America	$56,930	$54,630	4.21%
Seattle University	$55,620	$53,235	4.48%
Gonzaga University	$54,380	$52,540	3.50%
Quinnipiac University	$52,670	$50,400	4.50%
St. John's University	$51,410	$48,500	6.00%
Seton Hall University	$50,380	$48,670	3.51%
Sacred Heart University	$50,084	$48,160	4.00%
Marquette University	$50,070	$47,690	4.99%
Creighton University	$46,800	45,000	4.00%
Average	$55,208	$52,951	4%

Seton Hall's commitment to students is also reflected in the amount of scholarships awarded over the last several years. The University awarded a record-breaking $158 million in scholarships in 2022, then broke records again in 2023 when it awarded more than $169 million in scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and law school programs - an increase of 6.9 percent.

"At Seton Hall, we remain deeply committed to ensuring that a world-class education is both accessible and affordable," said Alyssa McCloud, Ph.D., senior vice president for enrollment management and recruitment. "By keeping tuition increases to a minimum, while still offering robust scholarship opportunities, we continue to deliver exceptional value to our students. Our goal is to provide, not just an affordable education, but one that offers a strong return on investment through the success of our graduates."

Providing a Rewarding Education
Seton Hall University has strengthened its commitment to providing a world class education that is also affordable and highly focused on return on investment (ROI). The Class of 2023 had a 97 percent employment rate, a 99.6 percent graduate school acceptance rate and an overall success rate of 97.8 percent. With a rigorous curriculum taught by faculty that are renowned experts in their fields, students find career success within the New York Metropolitan area and beyond through experiential learning coupled with an emphasis on top-tier internships.

Recently, research from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found that Seton Hall alumni can expect to reap an additional $1.4 million in earnings during the course of their career by virtue of their degree, which placed the University at 175 among the 1,700 public and private colleges and universities in the United States - placing the University in the Top 10 percent nationally for ROI.

In addition, a ranking by PayScale Inc. ("the world's leading provider of on-demand compensation data and software") also points to extraordinary ROI: Seton Hall was named among the top 15 percent of colleges in America in 2024 for the mid-career salary of its alumni, with a median salary of $126,100 for those with 10+ years of experience and only a bachelor's degree. PayScale sampled data from more than 3.1 million college graduates, and includes 1,702 of the 2,182 eligible bachelor's degree granting schools in the U.S.

University of Opportunity
Seton Hall continues to uphold its strong commitment to diversity in all its forms, as well as its dedication to serving both its community and students as a university of opportunity. This fall, over 36 percent of the incoming class consists of first-generation college students, while 33 percent are eligible for Pell grants. Additionally, more than 58 percent of students identify as people of color, and nearly 57 percent are women.

As a diocesan university rooted in Catholic values, Seton Hall welcomes individuals of all faiths, backgrounds and beliefs. The seeds of diversity at Seton Hall were planted almost from its founding in 1856, and the University continues to reflect the growing ethnic scope of its students and the increasing diversity of the Church and society it serves.

"We are so pleased to welcome this diverse and talented class," added McCloud. "We take pride in continuing to elevate our academic profile, remain true to our Catholic mission and serve so many students."

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