# Seton Hill University

Private nonprofit college in Greensburg, PA. IPEDS ID 215947.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seton-hill-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/seton-hill-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 80% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,204 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 64% of PA colleges and 74% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,748; beats 21% of PA colleges and 45% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,143 |
| 30-48k | $13,436 |
| 48-75k | $17,823 |
| 75-110k | $21,993 |
| 110k+ | $27,764 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.15 years on average (61% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,748 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,143 | $62,843 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,436 | $55,759 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,823 | $73,965 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,993 | $91,271 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $27,764 | $115,221 | 7.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $56,183
- Tuition and fees: $42,944
- Housing and meals: $13,778; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–620; SAT math: 510–620; ACT: 19–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,441 applicants, 1,850 admitted, 319 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 80%, ACT 19–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $100,987 | $112,793 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | not reported | $74,675 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $70,848 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $66,276 | not reported |
| Human Resources | $41,087 | $65,388 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,975 | $59,841 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | not reported | $57,156 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $56,609 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $27,056 | $47,328 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $43,426 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $21,239 | $34,890 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Digital Humanities and Textual Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $76,550 (Pittsburgh, PA), $77,060 (PA), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Human Resources → HR specialist: median wage $65,260 (Pittsburgh, PA), $70,450 (PA), $75,940 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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