Seton Hill University's published cost of attendance is $56,183. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,143, middle-income families pay around $17,823, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,764.
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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) | $56,183 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,944 |
| Room and Board | $14,222 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$33,979 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,204 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,143 |
| $30–48k | $13,436 |
| $48–75k | $17,823 |
| $75–110k | $21,993 |
| $110k+ | $27,764 |
Seton Hill University's published cost of attendance is $56,183. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,143, middle-income families pay around $17,823, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,764. Azimuth ranks Seton Hill University #993 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 Hill University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packaging. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,366; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,942, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Seton Hill University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,942, placing Seton Hill University in the 13.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,931 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 10.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Seton Hill University #1161 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 28 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,841. Human Resources Management and Services reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,388. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 24 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $74,675. Biology, General reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $70,848.
