Seton Hall University School of Law

2024 Tuition $66,780LSAT 160GPA 3.66

Private - Newark, New Jersey

For the academic year 2023-2024, Seton Hall University School of Law's tuition & fees is $66,780. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $92,336.

Seton Hall University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$66,780
Books & Supplies Costs$1,400
Room & Board$19,926
Other Expenses$4,230
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$70,053
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Seton Hall University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Seton Hall University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in New Jersey, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,738.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Seton Hall University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Seton Hall University School of Law$66,780
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
New Jersey Law Schools
Public Schools$46,695$46,695
Private Schools$66,780
LocationTuition & Fees
Seton Hall University School of LawNewark, NJ$66,780
Drexel University School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$54,600
Saint Louis University School of LawQueens, NY$48,594
Norman Adrian Wiggins School of LawRaleigh, NC$49,730
University of Dayton School of LawDayton, OH$38,843
Belmont University College of LawNashville, TN$56,360

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Seton Hall University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $45,160.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $68,784.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$45,160
Books & Supplies Costs$800
Room & Board$16,344
Other Expenses$6,480

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Seton Hall University School of Law's acceptance rate is 45.58%. A total of 1,843 applicants applied to and 840 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 235 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 27.98%.
The next table compares Seton Hall University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,07890021343.31%23.67%
2020-20212,02893725046.20%26.68%
2021-20222,3261,13335048.71%30.89%
2022-20232,05182620740.27%25.06%
2018-20192,1871,06224448.56%22.98%
2017-20181,82988819448.55%21.85%
2016-20171,60983814952.08%17.78%
2015-20161,54475115148.64%20.11%
2023-20241,84384023545.58%27.98%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Seton Hall University School of Law45.58%27.98%235
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
New Jersey Law Schools42.23%29.42%313
Public Schools38.88%30.85%390
Private Schools45.58%27.98%235

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Seton Hall University School of Law's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 155. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 160 and 160 for part-time students.
The 2024 Seton Hall University School of Law's GPA score is 3.66%. The 75th percentile score is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.4. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.69 and 3.25 for part-time students.
The next table compares Seton Hall University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 160160161 158158157 153153153
2020-2021 160160161 158158158 154154154
2021-2022 162162163 160160159 157157155
2022-2023 162163161 159159157 154154153
2018-2019 160160161 158158158 154155154
2017-2018 158-1-1 156-1-1 152-1-1
2016-2017 159161155 156157150 153155147
2015-2016 159-1-1 156-1-1 153-1-1
2023-2024 163162164 160160160 155155155
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.693.743.64 3.53.543.34 3.183.223.06
2020-2021 3.793.793.75 3.553.553.55 3.323.313.39
2021-2022 3.753.743.77 3.583.583.55 3.313.323.19
2022-2023 3.783.783.79 3.623.633.55 3.383.43.28
2018-2019 3.73.73.65 3.493.513.44 3.153.192.99
2017-2018 3.69-1-1 3.41-1-1 3.13-1-1
2016-2017 3.693.733.46 3.43.443.13 3.073.142.95
2015-2016 3.68-1-1 3.42-1-1 3.12-1-1
2023-2024 3.793.813.66 3.663.693.25 3.43.52.74
LSAT ScoreGPA
Seton Hall University School of Law1603.66
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
New Jersey Law Schools1593.63
Public Schools1573.60
Private Schools1603.66

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 242 students out of 241 total graduates from Seton Hall University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 15graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 199 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 82.23%.
The next table compares Seton Hall University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020140136 12390.44% 84
2020-2021167158 12981.64% 156
2021-2022221202 18189.6% 256
2022-2023197196 16885.71% 1312
2018-2019167167 13983.23% 54
2017-2018161160 13383.12% 97
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024241242 19982.23% 1415
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Seton Hall University School of Law82.23%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
New Jersey Law Schools75%
Public Schools67%
Private Schools82%