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Seton Hall University

Seton Hall · South Orange, New Jersey, United States

Seton Hall University is a prominent private Catholic research university chartered in 1856, located on a picturesque 58-acre campus in South Orange, New Jersey, with its health sciences campus in Nutley and law school in downtown Newark. Globally recognized for Seton Hall University School of Law, the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Stillman School of Business, and health sciences.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1856
Student Population
10,200+
International Ratio
8%
Academic Staff
950+
Location
South Orange, New Jersey, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Seton Hall operates the School of Diplomacy and International Relations (affiliated with the United Nations Association of the USA), the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) Campus in Nutley/Clifton (shared with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine), and Seton Hall Law in Newark. Its alumni hold leadership positions across the UN, federal judiciary, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (average 3.65), coursework profile, and optional test scores (test-optional). School of Law requires competitive LSAT scores and CAS subscription. Graduate diplomacy, business, and health sciences programs require accredited bachelor's degrees with minimum 3.0 GPAs.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Juris Doctor (JD - Seton Hall Law)

Nationally top-ranked law school in health law and intellectual property, located in downtown Newark steps from federal and state appellate courts, with intensive judicial clerkship placement.

Award / Stipend
Seton Hall Law Chancellor's Merit Scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition
Application Deadline
March 1, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Courtney B. Smith

Dean & Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations
School of Diplomacy and International Relations

Dean Smith is a leading scholar on the United Nations system, multilateral negotiations, international peace operations, and global institutional reform....

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Dr. Kipnis Ronald

Professor of Law & Director of Health Law
School of Law

Nationally recognized expert in pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, medical fraud and abuse litigation, and healthcare corporate ethics....

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Dr. Kristi Stinson

Associate Professor & Chair of Nursing
College of Nursing

Dr. Stinson researches pediatric healthcare delivery, interprofessional health education pedagogy, and clinical simulation efficacy in pre-licensure nursing....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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