Seton Hill University Acceptance Rate
Greensburg, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,441
- Admitted
- 1,850
- Yield
- 17.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Seton Hill University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 75.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,248 to 2,441 (+9%) over that period.
Its 75.8% rate makes Seton Hill University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79.7% for women vs 70.9% for men, a 8.8-point gap). Seton Hill University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,248 | 1,554 | 69.1% | 330 |
| 2015–16 | 2,093 | 1,600 | 76.4% | 392 |
| 2016–17 | 2,195 | 1,336 | 60.9% | 366 |
| 2017–18 | 2,556 | 1,908 | 74.6% | 424 |
| 2018–19 | 2,471 | 1,853 | 75% | 384 |
| 2019–20 | 2,539 | 1,922 | 75.7% | 404 |
| 2020–21 | 2,583 | 2,032 | 78.7% | 398 |
| 2021–22 | 2,684 | 1,981 | 73.8% | 359 |
| 2022–23 | 2,668 | 2,090 | 78.3% | 384 |
| 2023–24 | 2,441 | 1,850 | 75.8% | 319 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,354 | 1,079 | 79.7% |
| Men | 1,084 | 769 | 70.9% |
| Unknown | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 7% |
How Seton Hill University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Seton Hill University's acceptance rate?
Seton Hill University's acceptance rate is 75.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,850 admitted of 2,441 applicants).
Is Seton Hill University test optional?
Seton Hill University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Seton Hill University?
Seton Hill University received 2,441 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,850.
What SAT score do you need for Seton Hill University?
Admitted students at Seton Hill University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Seton Hill University getting harder to get into?
Seton Hill University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 75.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.setonhill.edu/.