Safety Score
1.79 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
South Orange, NJ · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Seton Hall University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 9,494-student campus.
- 1.79
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,918
- Rank of 3,050
- #49
- NJ rank
- 9,494
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Seton Hall University reports 1.79 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,918 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 61% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.79
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,918
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 61%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 10
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Seton Hall University decreased from 23 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSeton Hall University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in South Orange, NJ, enrolling approximately 9,494 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 45 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NJ, it ranks #49 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,494 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Seton Hall University is "Burglary" with 28 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NJ averaging 4.48 incidents per 1,000 students, Seton Hall University reports 60% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1918
See peer comparison
State Rank (NJ)
#49
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
10
across 11 crime categories
Where Seton Hall University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 39% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Seton Hall University percentile rank 37.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1918 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Seton Hall University reports 60% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,170
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,170
- Avg Net Price
- $31,446
- Median Debt
- $22,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73%
- SAT Average
- 1322
- SAT Math Range
- 600–690
- ACT Average
- 29
- ACT Range
- 27–32
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $60,291
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $70,196
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySeton Hall University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 17% (12 → 10 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 16 | 8 |
| Fondling | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 40 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 106 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 57 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 109 |
Seton Hall University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NJ
Seton Hall University
1.79 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Arkansas Tech University
1.26 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Prairie View A & M University
19.54 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · 9,487 enrolled
Safety Score 1.26
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · 9,517 enrolled
Safety Score 19.54
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL · 9,449 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY · 9,541 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY · 9,443 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Seton Hall University nationally (rank #1918), regardless of size or state.
Trine University
Angola, IN
National Rank #1917
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
National Rank #1919
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
National Rank #1916
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
National Rank #1920
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
National Rank #1915
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seton Hall University safe?
Seton Hall University has a safety score of 1.79 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,918 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Seton Hall University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Seton Hall University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NJ.
Does Seton Hall University have fire safety data?
Yes. Seton Hall University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Seton Hall University's Safety Profile
Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ enrolls 9,494 students and has a safety score of 1.79 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1918 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 23 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Seton Hall University's 1.79 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Seton Hall University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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