Seton Hall University's published cost of attendance is $68,263. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,623, middle-income families pay around $27,194, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,783.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,263 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,170 |
| Room and Board | $17,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$36,817 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,446 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,623 |
| $30–48k | $21,869 |
| $48–75k | $27,194 |
| $75–110k | $36,516 |
| $110k+ | $41,783 |
Seton Hall University's published cost of attendance is $68,263. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,623, middle-income families pay around $27,194, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,783. Azimuth ranks Seton Hall University #1227 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Seton Hall participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university evaluates demonstrated financial need to determine aid packages. Merit scholarships are also available for qualifying students, which can further reduce the net price below the need-based figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,003; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $76,919, median federal debt of $22,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $76,919, placing Seton Hall University in the 80.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,356 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Seton Hall University in the 81.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Seton Hall University #219 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's concentration in business and professional fields that connect directly to the New Jersey and greater New York metro labor market. The earnings pattern at Seton Hall University is anchored by Business, which accounts for 27% of degree output and drives much of the institution's return profile. Biology, General stands out as the program combining the broadest cohort scale with strong four-year earnings — a key contributor to the institution's overall return standing. Biology, General, the largest program by graduate count with 163 graduates, delivers median earnings of $93,200 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Finance follows with 161 graduates earning $89,994, and Azimuth ranks it #51 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Digital Marketing and General Studies round out the high-earning cluster, with Azimuth ranking Digital Marketing #56 and General Studies #30 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, both delivering early-career pay that compares favorably with national peers in their respective fields.
