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Seton Hall University School of Law

Seton Hall Law graduates continually make their mark in public interest, government service and corporate practice across multiple industries—excelling in top firms and positions in New York and New Jersey, across the Northeast and around the world. The high concentration of state and federal judiciary, governmental agencies and major law firms, all within walking distance of our Newark campus, provides unrivaled internship, clerkship and employment opportunities.

Contact Info


Website: http://law.shu.edu/
Address: 1109 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Admission Phone: (973) 642-8848
Admission Email: [email protected]

2016 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students525
Student-faculty ratio16:1
Tuition $52,022 per year (full-time, in-state)
$52,022 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
$39,226 per year (part-time, in-state)
$39,226 per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$22,562
Founded In1951
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline04/15/17
Full-time program application fee$ 65
Financial Aid Deadline04/01/17
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 156
Median GPA: 3.4
Acceptance Rate: 48.6 %

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    Seton Hall University School of Law

    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    Seton Hall University School of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    053706 159 A 3.52

    Accepted

    		 Yes 10/18/16 - 11/29/16 one year ago
    jshelton 154 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 months ago
    hubison91 144 A 3.10

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 8 months ago
    gioshep 167 P 2.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 10 months ago
    kmacfeeters 147 A 3.76

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    CPrice 147 A 2.98

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - one year ago
    Masaaved 150 A 3.10

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    mbrower 155 P 3.16

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    jdelvecc8 152 A 3.25

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    MEngler 170 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    joelarpin 165 A 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    sandyds 163 A 3.78

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    AdrieannaG 136 A 3.20

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    splante8311 159 A 3.60

    Pending

    		 - - - 2 months ago
    jgolicz 149 A 3.10

    Pending

    		 - - - one year ago
    Nikibackos 153 A 2.80

    Pending

    		 - - - one year ago
    Jesschaeffer 147 P 3.60

    Rejected

    		 - - - 3 weeks ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants16091326222
    Number of Offers83873999
    Number of Matriculants14911237
    75% GPA3.693.733.46
    Median GPA3.43.443.13
    25% GPA3.073.142.95
    75% LSAT153155147
    Median LSAT156157150
    25% LSAT159161155
    2016 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students525
    Total Students Receiving Grants393
    % of Students Receiving Grants74.9
    75% Grant Amount$40,000
    Median Grant Amount$25,000
    25% Grants Amount$15,000
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:Yes
    Students Entering With a Scholarship109
    Eliminated (Students who lost scholarship)18
    % of Students Who Lost Scholarship17%

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (42.7)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (21.7)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (9.9)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (0.6)

    2016 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (355)
    • Hispanics (46)
    • Black or African American (33)
    • Asian (25)
    • American Indian / Native (1)
    • Other (49)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (25)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (10)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (14)


    • Total Women% (44.2)
    • Total Men% (55.6)
    Seton Hall University School of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2015 190 87.50% 71.27% 16.23%
    2014 269 83.01% 75.80% 7.21%
    2013 297 87.78% 78.69% 9.09%

    Total Graduates 2016

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (156)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (22)
    • Employed Other (8)
    • Unemployed (23)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (4)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association