School Notes Overview:
- Seton Hill is a Catholic university rooted in Judeo-Christian values and in the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton which
advances, through person-centered learning, the development of educated, just, participatory citizens committed to
transforming the world. The Sisters of Charity, who founded Seton Hill in 1883, continue to inspire the University’s rich and
inclusive Catholic heritage.
School Overview:
Seton Hill University
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| County | Westmoreland County, PA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,363 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 303 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 155 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 272 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,093 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 685 students | |
| Tuition | 25802 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 39% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,351 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 52% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,063 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 99% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $10,954 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 97% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,283 | |
School Notes:
- The university offers a stellar undergraduate program, rooted in study of the liberal arts with 30 majors to choose from. There are two academic options for study at the undergraduate degree level. Seton Hill also offers academically rigorous, scholar-practitioner graduate programs. There are eight graduate programs – Art Therapy, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Instructional Design, Marriage and Family Therapy, Physician Assistant, Special Education, and Writing Popular Fiction. Graduate study is designed for working adults or experienced professionals as such academic formats are designed specifically for the graduate student population in the discipline.
- The building of life-long habits of fitness and wellness are an important part of education at Seton Hill University. Seton Hill offers 18 varsity sports for women and men. Sports available include football, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and equestrian teams.
- A wide variety of activities are offered in order to meet the diverse interest of SHU students. Popular activities include trips to points of interest such as Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and New York City; dances on and off campus; skiing trips; intramurals; Halloween events; entertainers on campus; trips to hockey games and the ballet; picnics and many others.
- Seton Hill has been recognized three times by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the nation’s Top 100 Entrepreneurial Universities, named one of the Best Mid-Atlantic Colleges by The Princeton Review and recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 100 Businesses by Pennsylvania Business Central. Seton Hill has been named a University of Distinction by Colleges of Distinction, an organization founded by a group of concerned parents, educators and admissions professionals.
- Profile last updated: 07/06/2009.
In the News:
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NAACP eyes ways to improve communication in Westmoreland (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on June 17, 2011 at 04:01:31 am
Community relations and communications dominated the discussion at the Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP town hall meeting Thursday at Seton Hill University. -
Generations of Ross family linked by softball (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on June 9, 2011 at 04:01:27 am
Louanne and Stefanie Wiegand, who played softball at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, have a love and appreciation of the game as handed down by their mother and father, who also have softball in their blood. -
For Seton Hill students and professors, iPads open new paths (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
posted on May 26, 2011 at 09:45:08 am
Katie Fritsch, 22, of Allison Park, was one of 300 students to graduate earlier this month from Seton Hill University in Greensburg. Soon, she will begin a career in graphic design. -
E-Magnify Winners' Circle awards luncheon held at Four Points (The Mckeesport Daily News)
posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:00:26 am
A who's who of Westmoreland County businesswomen, and their male counterparts, attended the 16th annual Seton Hill University E-Magnify Winners' Circle awards luncheon on Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton in Greensburg. -
E-Magnify Winners' Circle awards luncheon held at Four Points (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on May 23, 2011 at 11:00:26 am
A who's who of Westmoreland County businesswomen, and their male counterparts, attended the 16th annual Seton Hill University E-Magnify Winners' Circle awards luncheon on Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton in Greensburg.
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