Is Seton Hall University a Catholic college?

Yes. Seton Hall University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Newark.

What is Seton Hall University’s Compass Score?

86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Seton Hall University?

Mass is listed at Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Seton Hall University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Seton Hall University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic college

Seton Hall University

LocationSouth Orange, NJ
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,494 students

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Compass ScoreCatholic Life Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
89 of 100

BAcademics
77 of 100

Verified Oct. 7, 2026 · How the score works

Honor RollCompass Recommended

Seton Hall University is a Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, founded in 1856. During the regular semester, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday and four times on Sundays in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, with confession every weekday and Eucharistic adoration three days a week; the campus ministry staff includes diocesan priests, members of the Community of St. John, and FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries. All undergraduates take the University Core signature courses, including CORE 2101 Christianity and Culture in Dialogue.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Monday–Friday8:00 AMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Regular schedule (not during winter/summer breaks).
Monday–Friday12:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Also offered during winter/summer breaks.
Monday–Friday5:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Regular schedule.
Saturday12:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Regular schedule.
Sunday10:00 AMChapel of the Immaculate Conception
Sunday6:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception

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Sunday8:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Regular schedule.
Sunday10:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · Regular schedule.

Confession 1

Monday–Friday11:30 AMChapel of the Immaculate Conception

Adoration 2

Tuesday, Thursday12:30 PM–4:45 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · While classes are in session.
Wednesday9:00 PM–10:00 PMChapel of the Immaculate Conception · While classes are in session.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
“Confessions Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. All Masses and Confessions are celebrated in our historic University Chapel of the Immaculate Conception”
Confession is scheduled every weekday, and Masses and confessions are in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, 9-10 p.m. While Classes are in Session”
Eucharistic adoration is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while classes are in session.
“Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, 9-10 p.m. While Classes are in Session”
Eucharistic adoration is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while classes are in session.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Chapel of the Immaculate Conception — 0.1 mi
Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 217 Prospect Street, South Orange
Saint Andrew's Hall - Seton Hall University College Seminary — 0.7 mi · 571 Centre Street, South Orange
Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 285 Nesbit Terrace, Irvington
Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
Our Lady Help of the Christians Catholic Church — 2.3 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (regular schedule); noon only during winter and summer breaks.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
  During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10 a.m., 6, 8 and 10 p.m. the Saturday noon Mass is not a vigil Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
  During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
Yes:
Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. the Campus Ministry worship page also lists Wednesday 9 p.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Confessions Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. All Masses and Confessions are celebrated in our historic University Chapel of the Immaculate Conception”
  Confession is scheduled every weekday, and Masses and confessions are in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-4:45 p.m. and Wednesday 9-10 p.m. while classes are in session (three weekdays; not 'daily').)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, 9-10 p.m. While Classes are in Session”
  Eucharistic adoration is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while classes are in session.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Rev. John Dennehy is University Chaplain and Rev. Nicholas Sertich is Director of Campus Ministry; a resident priest community also performs pastoral duties.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reverend John Dennehy '77 University Chaplain”
  A priest serves as University Chaplain.
  “Reverend Nicholas Sertich '15, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
  A priest directs Campus Ministry.
2. Priest Community - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/priest-community.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Many priests reside on campus, serving as administrators, faculty and staff as well as performing pastoral duties.”
  A resident priest community serves the campus.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.)
Sources (2)
1. Catholic Mission - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Daily Masses are held in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated in 1870 and rightly considered the "Heart of the Campus."”
  Daily Mass is celebrated in the campus chapel.
2. Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Confessions Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. All Masses and Confessions are celebrated in our historic University Chapel of the Immaculate Conception”
  Confession is scheduled every weekday, and Masses and confessions are in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (28 weekly times documented: 20 Mass, 5 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Counted: CORE 2101 Christianity & Culture in Dialogue, a University Core course required of all students that studies Christianity and culture and the Catholic intellectual tradition. CORE 1101 Journey of Transformation is interdisciplinary and not counted. The College of Arts and Sciences core adds a 'Philosophy and Religion' area.)
Sources (2)
1. University Core Courses - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/core-courses.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Besides the University Core Courses, which all Seton Hall University students are required to take, each school or college also has its own requirements.”
  All students take the University Core courses; each school adds its own requirements.
  “This course is taken by second-year students and considers the relationship between Christianity and culture through an approach based on principles of dialogue, development and community.”
  CORE 2101 Christianity & Culture in Dialogue, required of all students, studies Christianity and culture.
2. Learning Outcomes and Assessment - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/outcomes.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Students will demonstrate an understanding of the notion of historical development as it manifests itself in the Catholic intellectual tradition’s engagement with the world”
  CORE 2101 goals include the Catholic intellectual tradition's engagement with the world.
Not enough information:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
Sources (2)
1. University Core Curriculum - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Core Curriculum is rooted in questions central but not exclusive to the Catholic intellectual tradition.”
  The University Core is rooted in questions central to the Catholic intellectual tradition.
2. University Core Courses - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/core-courses.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The third signature courses are discipline-specific, linking the general principles of the Catholic intellectual tradition to the various fields of study offered at the university.”
  The third core course links the Catholic intellectual tradition to each field of study.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Catholic Theology (Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology) and B.A. in Religion.)
Sources (2)
1. B.A., Catholic Theology - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/academics/ba-catholic-theology.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “With the B.A. in Catholic Theology from Seton Hall, you will gain a solid foundation”
  A B.A. in Catholic Theology is offered.
2. B.A., Religion - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/academics/ba-religion.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “This major offers rigorous study of religion, theology and ethics in global, ecumenical and inter-religious context.”
  A B.A. in Religion is offered.
Yes:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the U.S. bishops' Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae among its documents.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Mission and Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Documents Ex Corde Ecclesiae On August 15, 1990, Pope John Paul II delivered this apostolic constitution on the value and future of Catholic universities.”
  The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Ex Corde Ecclesiae among its documents.

Campus culture and residence life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (10 professional staff for the South Orange campus: 8 on the pastoral team (Director, Associate Director, University Chaplain, a campus minister for discipleship, and four members of the Community of St. John), the Vice President for Mission and Ministry, and the director of music. Excludes the Newark law-campus chaplain, secretaries, the cantor, student workers, and the FOCUS and SPO missionaries, who are not university employees.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reverend John Dennehy '77 University Chaplain”
  A priest serves as University Chaplain.
  “Reverend Nicholas Sertich '15, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
  A priest directs Campus Ministry.
  “Abbey Kitane Campus Minister for Discipleship”
  A lay campus minister serves on the pastoral team.
  “Community of St. John | Sister Anne Dukart, CSJ Campus Minister”
  Members of the Community of St. John serve as campus ministers.
  “John D. Nowik Campus Ministry Director of Music and University Organist”
  Campus Ministry has a director of music.
  “Reverend Colin Kay Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
  A priest serves as Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
  “Reverend Nicholas Figurelli '78 Associate Director of Campus Ministry”
  A priest serves as Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Retreats are organized throughout the year.)
Sources (1)
1. Discipleship | Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/discipleship.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Throughout the year, we organize different retreat opportunities for you to get away, take a break, have some fun, and explore what God is trying to saying to you.”
  Campus Ministry organizes retreats during the year.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries (Bible studies and small groups), Community of St. John formation groups, OCIA, and the Anchored student media initiative.)
Sources (4)
1. Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “FOCUS and SPO missionaries live and serve with us here at Seton Hall.”
  FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries serve at Seton Hall.
2. Discipleship | Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/discipleship.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “At SHU, we have a dozen young adult “missionaries” living right on campus who are here to help you discover how your faith has real meaning for every aspect of your life”
  About a dozen FOCUS and SPO missionaries live on campus.
  “the Brothers and Sisters provide many opportunities to grow and deepen your faith, including: spiritual direction, faith formation groups/classes, hikes, and much more.”
  The Community of St. John offers spiritual direction and faith-formation groups.
3. Becoming a Catholic - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/rcia.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a way in which adults become full, active members of the Catholic Church.”
  Campus Ministry runs OCIA.
4. Anchored at Seton Hall - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/anchored-at-seton-hall.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Anchored is a student-run social media initiative within Campus Ministry rooted in Seton Hall's Catholic mission”
  Anchored is a student-run Campus Ministry media initiative.
Partly:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Boland Hall (first-year) floors are divided by gender.)
Sources (1)
1. Boland Hall - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/residence-life/boland-hall-information.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Floors: 6 floors, each divided by gender”
  Boland Hall floors are divided by gender.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must be the same sex as the host; daytime visitation hours apply.)
Sources (1)
1. Guest and Visitation Policy - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/policies/guest-and-visitation-policy.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Overnight Guests must be the same sex as their Host and must be at least 16 years of age.”
  Overnight guests must be the same sex as their host.
  “Visitation Hours for Guests: Sunday – Thursday – 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Friday – Saturday – 9 – 2 a.m.”
  Residence halls have visitation hours for guests.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Priests live in student residence halls. Boland Hall, a first-year hall, houses the Campus Ministry Center and Saint Joseph's Chapel.)
Sources (3)
1. Values and Tradition - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mission.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “More than 40 priests reside on campus (including student residence halls) and many serve as faculty or staff.”
  Priests live on campus, including in student residence halls.
2. Boland Hall - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/residence-life/boland-hall-information.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Pirate's Cellar recreation room - pool tables, ping pong, a classroom, and more Saint Joseph's Chapel”
  Boland Hall, a first-year residence hall, includes Saint Joseph's Chapel.
3. Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Campus Ministry Center Boland Hall, Lower Level (973) 761-9545”
  The Campus Ministry Center is in the lower level of Boland Hall.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (2)
1. Office of Mission and Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Office of Mission and Ministry is charged with ensuring that Seton Hall fulfills its Catholic mission.”
  An Office of Mission and Ministry is responsible for the university's Catholic mission.
2. Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reverend Colin Kay Vice President for Mission and Ministry”
  A priest serves as Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE), listed under Campus Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Division of Volunteer Efforts - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/dove · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each year, DOVE coordinates a variety of projects, trips and other initiatives that provide an opportunity for hundreds of Seton Hall students, alumni, faculty and staff to serve others.”
  The Division of Volunteer Efforts coordinates service programs.
Yes:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (The University Life course (CORE 1001), taken by every first-year student, includes 10 community service hours. DOVE Service Learning also supports service-learning courses.)
Sources (3)
1. University Life - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/center-for-academic-success/university-life.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “create an ePortfolio, attend ACE events, and complete 10 community service hours”
  The first-year University Life course includes 10 hours of community service.
2. University Core Courses - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/core-courses.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each first-year student at the university is enrolled in a one-credit academic course that meets in the fall semester.”
  Every first-year student takes the one-credit University Life course.
3. Values and Tradition - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mission.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “All students complete at least 10 hours of community service during their first semester.”
  All students complete community service in their first semester.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Releasing the Doves international and domestic mission trips, and hunger and homelessness programs through Love Thy Neighbor local outreach.)
Sources (2)
1. Releasing the Doves - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/dove/releasing-the-doves.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Division of Volunteer Efforts runs international mission trips to El Salvador and Haiti, and domestic trips to West Virginia and Philly, for students who feel called to participate in this solidarity.”
  DOVE runs international and domestic mission trips.
2. Love Thy Neighbor Local Outreach - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/dove/love-thy-neighbor-local-outreach.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Community FoodBank of New Jersey fights hunger and poverty in the local area”
  DOVE's local outreach includes hunger and homelessness programs.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (DOVE frames its service as living as Christ taught; it is listed within Campus Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. Division of Volunteer Efforts - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/dove · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Stemming from our desire to affirm all people's dignity and live as Christ taught us by putting our faith into action”
  DOVE frames its service as faith in action.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated three times every weekday and four times on Sundays during the regular schedule, with confession every weekday.
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/mass-schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday-Friday: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.”
  During the regular schedule, Mass is celebrated three times each weekday, at noon on Saturday, and four times on Sunday.
  “Confessions Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. All Masses and Confessions are celebrated in our historic University Chapel of the Immaculate Conception”
  Confession is scheduled every weekday, and Masses and confessions are in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
Campus Ministry lists a priest director, an associate director, a university chaplain, campus ministers from the Community of St. John, and FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries.
Sources (1)
1. Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Reverend John Dennehy '77 University Chaplain”
  A priest serves as University Chaplain.
  “Reverend Nicholas Sertich '15, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
  A priest directs Campus Ministry.
  “Community of St. John | Sister Anne Dukart, CSJ Campus Minister”
  Members of the Community of St. John serve as campus ministers.
  “FOCUS and SPO missionaries live and serve with us here at Seton Hall.”
  FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries serve at Seton Hall.
Overnight guests in residence halls must be the same sex as their host.
Sources (1)
1. Guest and Visitation Policy - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/policies/guest-and-visitation-policy.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Overnight Guests must be the same sex as their Host and must be at least 16 years of age.”
  Overnight guests must be the same sex as their host.
Every first-year student completes community service through the University Life course, and DOVE runs mission trips and local outreach.
Sources (3)
1. University Life - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/center-for-academic-success/university-life.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “create an ePortfolio, attend ACE events, and complete 10 community service hours”
  The first-year University Life course includes 10 hours of community service.
2. University Core Courses - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/core-courses.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each first-year student at the university is enrolled in a one-credit academic course that meets in the fall semester.”
  Every first-year student takes the one-credit University Life course.
3. Releasing the Doves - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/dove/releasing-the-doves.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Division of Volunteer Efforts runs international mission trips to El Salvador and Haiti, and domestic trips to West Virginia and Philly, for students who feel called to participate in this solidarity.”
  DOVE runs international and domestic mission trips.

Concerns

The University Core required of all students includes one course centered on Christianity (CORE 2101) and no required philosophy course.
Sources (1)
1. University Core Courses - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/core-curriculum/core-courses.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Besides the University Core Courses, which all Seton Hall University students are required to take, each school or college also has its own requirements.”
  All students take the University Core courses; each school adds its own requirements.
  “This course is taken by second-year students and considers the relationship between Christianity and culture through an approach based on principles of dialogue, development and community.”
  CORE 2101 Christianity & Culture in Dialogue, required of all students, studies Christianity and culture.
Boland Hall divides floors by gender.
Sources (1)
1. Boland Hall - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/residence-life/boland-hall-information.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Floors: 6 floors, each divided by gender”
  Boland Hall floors are divided by gender.
Eucharistic adoration is scheduled three days a week rather than every weekday.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, 9-10 p.m. While Classes are in Session”
  Eucharistic adoration is held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while classes are in session.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Center (Boland Hall)

Address: 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Location: On campus
Facilities: lounge, courtyard, chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 3 off campus

Retreats 1

Campus Ministry retreatsOff campus
Retreat opportunities offered throughout the year.
shu.edu

Service 2

Releasing the Doves mission tripsOff campus
DOVE mission trips to El Salvador, Haiti, West Virginia and Philadelphia.
shu.edu
Love Thy Neighbor local outreachOff campus
DOVE hunger and homelessness programs with local partners such as the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
shu.edu

Faith formation 3

FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionariesOn campus
Missionaries living on campus lead Bible studies, small groups, one-on-one mentoring, retreats and social events.
shu.edu, shu.edu
Community of St. John formationOn campus
Brothers and Sisters of St. John offer spiritual direction, faith-formation groups and hikes.
shu.edu
OCIAOn campus
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for students becoming Catholic or completing initiation.
shu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

Liturgical ministers and choirOn campus
Students serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers and choir members at Sunday Mass.
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Other 1

Anchored at Seton HallOn campus
Student-run Campus Ministry social media initiative, including a series featuring campus priests.
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Social life 2

Campus Ministry NightOn campus
Thursday evenings
Weekly evening of games, talks, movies, discussion groups and other events in the Campus Ministry Lounge.
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Campus Ministry LoungeOn campus
Lounge and courtyard in Boland Hall with free coffee and snacks and study space.
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Campus ministry

Sources (6)

Our Team - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Reverend Nicholas Sertich '15, S.T.L. Director of Campus Ministry”
A priest directs Campus Ministry.
“FOCUS and SPO missionaries live and serve with us here at Seton Hall.”
FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries serve at Seton Hall.
“FOCUS and SPO missionaries live and serve with us here at Seton Hall.”
FOCUS and Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries serve at Seton Hall.
“Community of St. John | Sister Anne Dukart, CSJ Campus Minister”
Members of the Community of St. John serve as campus ministers.
Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Campus Ministry Center Boland Hall, Lower Level (973) 761-9545”
The Campus Ministry Center is in the lower level of Boland Hall.
“Campus Ministry Center Boland Hall, Lower Level (973) 761-9545”
The Campus Ministry Center is in the lower level of Boland Hall.
“400 South Orange Ave South Orange, NJ 07079”
The university's address is 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079.
Discipleship | Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/discipleship.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“the Brothers and Sisters provide many opportunities to grow and deepen your faith, including: spiritual direction, faith formation groups/classes, hikes, and much more.”
The Community of St. John offers spiritual direction and faith-formation groups.
Priest Community - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/catholic-mission/priest-community.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Many priests reside on campus, serving as administrators, faculty and staff as well as performing pastoral duties.”
A resident priest community serves the campus.
Community | Campus Ministry - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/campus-ministry/community.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Stop by our Lounge or Courtyard in Boland Hall! They’re great places to grab some FREE coffee and snacks, study, watch TV, or just hang out with some friends.”
The Campus Ministry lounge in Boland Hall offers free coffee, study and social space.
Boland Hall - Seton Hall Universityshu.edu/residence-life/boland-hall-information.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“The Pirate's Cellar recreation room - pool tables, ping pong, a classroom, and more Saint Joseph's Chapel”
Boland Hall, a first-year residence hall, includes Saint Joseph's Chapel.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

77 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score69%
First-year retention 20% of score81%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,322 · ACT 29.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$12,862

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	6,061
Total students	9,494
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$31,446
Cost of attendance (per year)	$68,263
Median federal debt at graduation	$22,750
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	69%
First-year retention	81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$70,196
Admission rate	73%
Students receiving Pell grants	32%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1322
SAT reading & writing	620–700
SAT math	600–690
ACT composite	27–32
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 57 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: rcan.org, rcan.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 186584
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Seton Hall University a Catholic college?: Yes. Seton Hall University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Newark.
What is Seton Hall University’s Compass Score?: 86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Seton Hall University?: Mass is listed at Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Seton Hall University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Seton Hall University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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