Seton Hall University
- Private
- Research university
Seton Hall University: international tuition 53,170 USD per year, one-year total cost 68,263 USD, acceptance rate 73.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Yes, a Vietnamese first-year international applicant can pursue Seton Hall merit scholarships, including the automatically considered University Scholarship. However, the university says need-based financial aid is unavailable to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 73.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 620–700, Math 600–690, ACT 27–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 68,263 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through Seton Hall Undergraduate Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Seton Hall University?
International tuition is 53,170 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 68,263 USD.
Does Seton Hall University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Yes, a Vietnamese first-year international applicant can pursue Seton Hall merit scholarships, including the automatically considered University Scholarship. However, the university says need-based financial aid is unavailable to international students.
What English scores does Seton Hall University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Seton Hall University?
The acceptance rate is 73.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2023Campus tour
- Seton Hall University2025Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesYes. International students may receive merit scholarships, and most scholarships are awarded automatically at admission based on academics.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear. The provided pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear. The university says CSS Profile is not required for FAFSA, but does not describe an international-student aid-form process.
Scholarships at this school
Joseph & Carmen Unanue Endowed ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page3,000 – 6,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.2M – ₫156M
The page includes incoming international freshmen, but requires strong academics, financial need, and interest in Latino culture/history.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page6,500 – 8,500 USD/year≈ ₫170M – ₫222M
This scholarship explicitly includes incoming international freshmen who meet its academic, hardship, and community-service criteria.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 15
Pirates PitchMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 USD≈ ₫52.2M
The page allows incoming international freshmen to receive this award if they win the high-school Pirates Pitch competition.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: October 23
University ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,000 – 25,000 USD≈ ₫104M – ₫652M
This scholarship explicitly includes incoming international freshmen and is based on high-school academic achievement.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: ongoing
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Pirates Pitch competition deadlineScholarshipabout8days
- Early Action I (non-binding) for the fall semester (EA)Application+31 days
- Spring semester deadlineApplication+47 days
- Early Action II (non-binding) for the fall semester (EA)Application+61 days
- Regular Decision I for the fall semester (RD)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision II for the fall semester (RD)Application+123 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Outcomes
Top employers
- Bank of America
- Deloitte
- Johnson & Johnson
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data