Seton Hill University SAT Scores and GPA

What are Seton Hill University's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Seton Hill University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Seton Hill University.

Average SAT: 1100

The average SAT score composite at Seton Hill University is a 1100.

Seton Hill University SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1080, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1230.

In other words, a 1080 places you below average, while a 1230 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Seton Hill University, but they really want to see at least a 1080 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	555	520	610
Reading + Writing	555	530	630
Composite	1100	1080	1230

Average GPA: 3.74

The average GPA at Seton Hill University is 3.74. This makes Seton Hill University Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.74, Seton Hill University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.74, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 73.8%

The acceptance rate at Seton Hill University is 73.8%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 74 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1080 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Seton Hill University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Seton Hill University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Seton Hill University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	1178	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1145	23

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Seton Hill University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1120	22
Coastal Carolina University	Conway, SC	1110	23
East Carolina University	Greenville, NC	1105	22
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tallahassee, FL	1105	21
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, NC	1097	25
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	1080	23
University of California, Merced	Merced, CA	1080	20

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Seton Hill University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Seton Hill University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	1059	22
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA	1051	21
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1040	20
California State University Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	1035	19
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1030	19
California State University East Bay	Hayward, CA	992	19
Kean University	Union, NJ	990	20

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