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Seton Hall University

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Greater Purpose.

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A Triumphant

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Seton Hall University is a Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, founded in 1856 and named for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. We educate the whole person: students graduate as critical thinkers with the compassion and conviction to serve, and the resilience to keep going when it's hard.

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Hall Homecoming

and family weekend

Seton Hall hosts Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend October 2-4, 2026, on campus in South Orange. Alumni, families, students, and neighbors are welcome for performances and carnival games on the University Green, Women's Volleyball vs Xavier from historic Walsh Gymnasium, Mass at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, and everything in between.

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Transformational Learning Experiences

Seton Hall University immerses students in real-world learning from the first year. Students begin internships, research, clinical placements, and studio work as soon as they arrive on campus, 14 miles from New York City. 83% of students participate in at least one experiential learning opportunity before graduation.

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By The Numbers

#1

NJ Catholic University

Catholic at our core and welcoming to all faiths.

Top 5

In Internships Nationally

We offer 17K+ professional work experiences.

#1

in NJ for Jobs

Best private university in New Jersey for jobs.

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STAND OUT WITH YOUR MIND

make a difference with your heart.

When Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley founded Seton Hall University in 1856, he envisioned a place where faith would be nurtured and great minds could take flight.

OUR HISTORY

Featured Programs

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Cybersecurity

Master of Science (M.S.)

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Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing  (B.S.N.)

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GO PIRATES!

Seton Hall University’s main campus is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. Students can reach Manhattan by train in about 30 minutes for internships, games, concerts, and museums, then come back to a residential campus. Seton Hall competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference.

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