Seton Hill University

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,520

3.5% growth from 2015

2016 Average Net Price

$23,228

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

6.93%

Default Rate

2016 Acceptance Rate

60.9%

2,195 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

2,404

71.8% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

56.5%

210 Graduates

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Costs

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

Seton Hill University is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Seton Hill University were General Biological Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (25 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (21 degrees).

In 2016, 529 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seton Hill University. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (457 degrees), 14.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $32,520, which is $12,360 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,160).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Seton Hill University is $32,520, which is $12,360 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,228.

In 2016, 77% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 61% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$32,520

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Seton Hill University was $32,520. The cost of tuition at Seton Hill University is $12,360 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,160).

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Average Net Price

$23,228

2016 Value

1.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Seton Hill University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,228. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Seton Hill University grew by 1.95%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,756

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seton Hill University was of $9,756 in 2016. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.75% between 2015 and 2016. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

61%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Seton Hill University received grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 2.53% with respect to 2015, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

6.93%

2015 Default Rate

39

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Seton Hill University was 6.93%, which represents 39 out of the 563 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.

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Admissions

Seton Hill University received 2,195 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 4.87% annual growth. Out of those 2,195 applicants, 1,336 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,404 students enrolled at Seton Hill University in 2016, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Seton Hill University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

1,336

Accepted Out of 2,195

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Seton Hill University was 60.9% (1,336 admissions from 2,195 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 76.4%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants grew by 4.87%, while admissions declined by -165%.

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SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Seton Hill University in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Seton Hill University has a total enrollment of 2,404 students. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,725 students and the part-time enrollment is 679. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.7% White, 5.78% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seton Hill University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (56.3%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Male (4.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (55.6%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seton Hill University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,404 students. The full-time enrollment at Seton Hill University is 1,725 and the part-time enrollment is 679. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Seton Hill University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.7% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

80%

2016 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Seton Hill University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,965

  2. Black or African American

    139

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    71

The enrolled student population at Seton Hill University is 81.7% White, 5.78% Black or African American, 2.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.0832% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 54.7% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.3% 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, 79 students (3.29%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2016, 221 more women than men received degrees from Seton Hill University. The majority of degree recipients at Seton Hill University are white (457 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Seton Hill University is General Biological Sciences (32 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (25 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (21 degrees).

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 English (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), and History (8 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians & surgeons

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 Physicians & surgeons (471,321 people), Postsecondary teachers (332,073 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (322,261 people), Miscellaneous managers (302,390 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (188,357 people).

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are English (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), History (8 degrees), Math & Statistics (9 degrees), and Biology (32 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians & 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 Physicians & surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are English (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), History (8 degrees), Math & Statistics (9 degrees), and Biology (32 degrees).

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Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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 Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (593,828 people), Elementary & secondary schools (593,713 people), Hospitals (572,530 people), Computer Systems Design (200,720 people), and Offices of physicians (196,231 people).

The most specialized majors at Seton Hill University are English (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), History (8 degrees), Math & Statistics (9 degrees), and Biology (32 degrees).

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Degrees

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

  1. General Biological Sciences

    32 degrees awarded

  2. Elementary Education & Teaching

    25 degrees awarded

  3. General Marketing & Marketing Management

    21 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Seton Hill University was General Biological Sciences with 32 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 154

  2. 375

In 2016, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University, which is 0.411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (375).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Seton Hill University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 46 degrees were awarded to women at Seton Hill University in Physician Assistant, which is 11.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 49% of students graduating from Seton Hill University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate 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 (67.2%).

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, 0.476% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    457 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    32 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seton Hill University is white (457 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

1.13% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    337 degrees awarded

  2. White Male

    120 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American Female

    17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Seton Hill University is white female (337 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (120 degrees).

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Operations

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.9M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $-502k (-1.48%), compared to the 2.07% average return ($597k on $28.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2015, Seton Hill University had a total expenditure of $48.7M. Of that $48.7M, they spent $21.2M on salaries and $48.7M on benefits.

Seton Hill University employs 47 Associate professors, 32 Assistant professors, and 15 Professors. Most academics at Seton Hill University are Female Associate professors (28), Male Associate professors(19), and Male Assistant professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$33.9M

2015 Endowment

1.04%

decline from 2014

Seton Hill University has an endowment valued at about $33.9M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The endowment of Seton Hill University declined 1.04% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.02M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $1.93M - Federal

  2. $6.4M - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2015, Seton Hill University received $1.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.4M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Primary Expenses

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$21.2M

Salary Expenditure

$48.7M

Benefits Expenditure

In 2015, Seton Hill University had a total expenditure of $48.7M. Of that $48.7M, they spent $21.2M on salaries and $48.7M on benefits.

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Expenditure by Category

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Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2015 Salaries

3.91%

growth from 2014

In 2015, Seton Hill University paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($48.7M) and a 3.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.69% growth from 2013 and a 4.6% growth from 2012.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.3M (42.2% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$7.59M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2015, Seton Hill University paid a total of $7.59M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $9.7M (31%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Associate professor with 47 employees; Assistant professor with 32 employees; and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seton Hill University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees; and Management with 30 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Female Associate professor

  2. Male Associate professor

  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seton Hill University was Female Associate professor with 28 employees, Male Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

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

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