Seton Hill University - Greensburg, PA - Colleges of Distinction

Admissions and Financial Aid

In order to apply to Seton Hill, return the following items to the admissions office:

a completed application form, inlcuding an essay and a recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
A check or money order for $35. Make checks payable to Seton Hill University.
an official high school transcript with class rank and grade point average
test results from SAT or ACT
official transcripts from any colleges attended

Admission Application Deadline

Seton Hill University has a rolling admissions policy; that is, the decision will be made shortly after receiving the completed application.

Financial Aid

Seton Hill is affordable. The financial aid program – comprised of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study jobs, and federal assistance – makes a Seton Hill education possible for most qualified students.

Undergraduate basic costs for the academic year:

Tuition $11,590 per semester

Room & Board $3,615 -$4,655 per semester

Traditional undergraduate students at Seton Hill University can be eligible for both need-based aid and merit-based aid. Most merit based aid is gift money which does not need to be repaid. Need based aid may consist of gift money, loans, or jobs. Seton Hill offers various types and amounts of each.

Merit-based scholarships are available in all academic divisions. Scholarships are offered to valedictorians and for achievements in athletics, leadership, and community service. Also, Presidential Scholarships provide over half off tuitionper year for students who are in the top 10% of their high school class.

Types of Merit Based Aid include:

VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS - Valedictorian Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who are ranked number one in their class at the completion of the first semester of their senior year. These awards are valued at $12,500 annually and are renewable for a total of 8 semesters as long as the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2. This scholarship cannot be combined with a Presidential Scholarship.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Offered to all students who meet the criteria and are unconditionally admitted to the University. Elizabeth Seton: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who rank in the top 10% of their high school class. Valued at $11,000 annually, this scholarship is renewable for an additional six (6) semesters if the student maintains a cumulative G.P.A of 3.3. Aloysia Lowe: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who rank in the top 20% of their high school class. Valued at $9,000 annually, this scholarship is renewable for an additional six (6) semesters if the student maintains a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.1. Mary Schmidt: This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who rank in the top 30% of their high school class. Valued at $7,000 annually, this scholarship is renewable for an additional six (6) semesters if the student maintains a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.

MAUREEN O'BRIEN LEADERSHIP AWARD - The Maureen Sheedy O'Brien Leadership Award for Community Service and Academic Achievement is awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated leadership qualities through academic excellence and community service. This award is valued at $2,500 annually and is renewable for a total of 8 semesters as long as the student remains in good standing with the University. Candidates must submit two letters of recommendation to the Director of Financial Aid that outline their academic achievements and service to the community.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS - Sister de Chantal Leis Alumna Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student, preference given to children of a graduate of Seton Hill. Renewable for three (3) consecutive years provided the student maintains all academic requirements and University standards stipulated by the Alumnae Board. Joseph C. Cahill Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to children and grandchildren of Seton Hill Alumni.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS - Seton Hill, a provisional member of NCAA Division II Athletics, awards athletic scholarships to eligible incoming students based on their athletic ability, an evaluation at open try-outs, and recommendations of their high school coaches, and have been approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Athletic aid is offered to qualified students who participate in most sports. Try-outs are held throughout the year. For more information and dates, call the Admissions Office at 1-800-826-6234, or e-mail admit@setonhill.edu.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS -Many scholarships are available to students from hometown civic clubs, high schools, companies where parents work, churches, and other organizations. There are also websites where students can search for private scholarships. Students are encouraged to investigate these types of scholarship opportunities to assist them with college costs.