Seton Hall University

What Seton Hall University does

Seton Hall University is a private Catholic university founded in 1856, headquartered on a main campus in South Orange, New Jersey, with a separately sited School of Law in Newark. It operates nine schools and colleges — Arts and Sciences, Business, Diplomacy and International Relations, Health and Medical Sciences, Human Development/Culture/Media, Law, Nursing, and Theology — delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, online, and continuing education programs, plus law (JD and graduate law) credentials. The university serves traditional undergraduates, graduate and professional students, international (F1) students, transfer students, and lifelong learners, with 98% of students receiving financial aid and 17,000+ professional work experiences/internships reported annually.

The institution's technology footprint centers on the TLTC Innovation Hub at Walsh Library, opened in January 2026, which houses Maker, XR/AI, Content Creation, and Solutions studios used to integrate virtual reality (e.g., Nanome on Meta Quest Pro in biochemistry), 3D printing, and AI tooling into coursework. An eRepository institutional repository on Elsevier's Digital Commons supports scholarly output, and specialized academic centers (e.g., the Center for Sports Media co-founded with Bob Ley in 2021) extend the product surface.

Commercially, Seton Hall runs a tuition-and-fee-driven enrollment model with multi-channel admissions (undergraduate, graduate, law, international, transfer) supplemented by pre-college summer programs (priced $1,200 commuter / $2,500 residential for Sports Media & Business Academy), continuing education certificates, athletics revenue, and partnership-based programs such as the Gen.G Esports Practicum Abroad in Seoul. Distribution is direct-to-student with on-campus delivery, complemented by online programs for national/international reach.

Name

Seton Hall University

Legal name

Seton Hall University

Website

https://shu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Seton Hall University is a private Catholic university founded in 1856 in South Orange, New Jersey, with a separate School of Law in Newark. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, law, and continuing education programs across nine schools, serving traditional, transfer, international, and lifelong-learner students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni Benefits, Membership & Affinity Programs (EDALAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC), Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Law school
• Catholic university

Headquarters

HQ city

South Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and related educational services
2. Pre-College Summer Programs: Revenue from immersive technology-focused summer programs for high school students including Sports Media and Business Academy, Introduction to Baseball Analytics, and Engineering Pathways
3. Law School: JD programs and graduate law programs at Seton Hall Law School in Newark, NJ
4. Athletics: Revenue from athletics programs including men's and women's basketball, baseball, golf, and other sports
5. Continuing Education: Certificate programs, summer sessions, and professional development offerings
6. Esports Practicum Programs: Partnership with Gen.G Esports providing study abroad programs in Seoul, South Korea

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Seton Hall University delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across eight schools and colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Diplomacy and International Relations, Health and Medical Sciences, Human Development/Culture/Media, Law, Nursing, and Theology) from its main South Orange, NJ campus and Newark-based School of Law. Beyond degree programs, it offers online programs, continuing education and certificate programs, pre-college summer programs for high schoolers, the Gen.G Esports Practicum Abroad, and technology-enhanced learning through the TLTC Innovation Hub. Auxiliary revenue-generating arms include NCAA Division I athletics, alumni-driven philanthropy, and faculty development partnerships (e.g., ACUE).

Product overview

Seton Hall University offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs and technology-enhanced learning resources across multiple colleges and schools. Core academic offerings span undergraduate and graduate programs through eight colleges including Arts and Sciences, Business, Diplomacy, Health Sciences, Human Development, Law, Nursing, and Theology. Technology-enhanced initiatives include the TLTC Innovation Hub (maker space with XR/AI studios and fabrication tools), the eRepository institutional repository, and student media productions like the Blue and Beyond Podcast. Specialized programs include pre-college summer technology programs, the Gen.G esports practicum study abroad program, and the Center for Sports Media co-founded with ESPN. The university provides student technology assistant training and VR/3D printing integration in biochemistry education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Four-year residential undergraduate degree programs across multiple schools and colleges, designed for traditional first-time college students. Includes dual degree, certificate, STEM-designated, and special programs.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs delivered through Graduate Affairs across all schools and colleges, with options for on-campus and online study.
• Seton Hall University School of Law (JD and Graduate Law Programs) JD, LLM, and graduate law programs delivered from the Newark, NJ campus; ABA-approved and AALS-member institution preparing students for bar passage and legal careers.
• Online Programs Self-serve online degree and certificate programs accessible to students nationally and internationally, enabling flexible study outside the traditional on-campus format.
• Continuing Education and Certificate Programs Certificate programs, summer sessions, and professional development offerings for working professionals and non-traditional learners seeking to upskill or transition careers.
• Pre-College Summer Programs Immersive summer programs for high school students including Sports Media and Business Academy, Introduction to Baseball Analytics, and Engineering Pathways. Includes over 25 hours of coursework with faculty mentorship. Pricing is tiered: $1,200 commuter / $2,500 residential for the Sports Media and Business Academy.
• Gen.G Esports Practicum Abroad Three-week immersive esports business program in Seoul, South Korea in partnership with Gen.G Esports, offering hands-on experience in esports marketing, business, and education at Gen.G Headquarters and Gen.G Global Academy.
• Center for Sports Media Academic center co-founded with Bob Ley in 2021 that helps students develop skills for the evolving sports media industry through mentorship and industry connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 nationally for internships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC)minorOthers · 29 April 2026NJCCIC identified fraudulent phishing emails impersonating employee compensation or payroll communications as an active threat targeting employees through urgency-based tactics using QR codes to redirect to counterfeit Microsoft 365, OneDrive, or DocuSign login pages.
• Christ University (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026Seton Hall expanded its annual 24-hour Hackathon into a global experience through collaboration with Christ University in India. The joint event took place March 21-22, 2026, with 50 students at Seton Hall's South Orange campus and participants at Christ University's Pune campus collaborating online on shared challenge themes. Teams FINFINITY developed a financial literacy app and Campus IQ presented a campus infrastructure optimization system. The partnership was formalized through an agreement signed in July 2025 at the IFCU Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico.
• United Way of Greater Newark and United Way of Northern New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Seton Hall renewed its partnership with United Way to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on campus. Students in a Tax Lab course provide free tax preparation services to community members with household incomes up to $89,000. In 2025, students filed 1,338 tax returns, securing nearly $970,000 in refunds and saving approximately $234,000 in tax preparation fees.
• Allied UniversalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025Allied Universal was selected to provide campus security services including trained personnel and emergency response support to enhance Seton Hall's existing safety infrastructure with proactive risk management expertise.
• Gen.G EsportsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Gen.G Esports partnered with Seton Hall for the 2025 Gen.G Practicum Abroad, a three-week immersive program in Seoul, South Korea (July 16 to August 5, 2025). The program offers students hands-on experience in esports business, marketing, and education through projects and professional development workshops at Gen.G Headquarters and Gen.G Global Academy in Gangnam.
• Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Hall partners with ACUE to provide faculty with professional development opportunities through the Effective Teaching Practices (ETP) course - a 25-week nationally recognized program. Up to 33 faculty members can earn a Certificate in Effective College Instruction endorsed by the American Council on Education. ACUE Commons provides ongoing professional learning community access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Villanova University: Augustinian Catholic university in the Philadelphia suburbs, Big East peer and comparable in size, private nonprofit structure, and undergraduate-focused academic portfolio. Highly comparable to Seton Hall on mission, athletics conference, and regional competitive set.
• Fordham University: Jesuit Catholic university in New York City with multiple undergraduate and graduate schools including a law school. Direct competitor for Catholic, Northeast private university students and a fellow Big East institution.
• Boston College: Jesuit Catholic research university in Chestnut Hill, MA, with similar academic breadth across multiple schools. Comparable private Catholic model, Big East athletics, and selective admissions positioning.
• Creighton University: Jesuit Catholic university in Omaha, NE with schools including law, medicine, and pharmacy. Comparable Catholic multi-school portfolio and private tuition model, though more geographically distant.
• St. John's University: Vincentian Catholic university in Queens, NY with multiple colleges including a School of Law. Direct competitor for Catholic, Northeast private university students in the NYC metro.
• DePaul University: Largest Catholic university in the U.S., Vincentian mission, located in Chicago. Comparable private Catholic model with strong continuing education, online programs, and diversified schools.
• Marquette University: Jesuit Catholic university in Milwaukee, WI, with comparable scale, Big East membership, and a multi-school portfolio including health sciences and law. Direct peer in mission, athletics, and tuition model.
• Providence College: Dominican Catholic liberal arts college in Providence, RI with Big East athletics. Comparable mid-size Catholic institution competing in the Northeast private market.
• Georgetown University: Jesuit Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., Big East peer with multiple professional schools including Law. Comparable Catholic mission and selective private positioning, though larger and more research-intensive.

Regional players

• Rutgers University-Newark: Public research university located in Newark, NJ alongside Seton Hall Law School. Regional competitor for talent and, in some graduate programs, an alternative for NJ-based prospective students in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/setonhall
• YouTubeyoutube.com/setonhall
• Facebookfacebook.com/39804115087
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seton-hall-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/setonhall

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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