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Seton Hill University

  • LocationGreensburg, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,984 students
  • SponsorSisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Official website

Seton Hill University is a Catholic university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity. Its campus ministry lists Masses in Saint Joseph Chapel on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the academic year, and a weekly Sunday reconciliation time.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Sunday7:00 PMSaint Joseph Chapel · When classes are in session (late August to early December; mid-January to early May).
  • Monday, Wednesday12:00 PMSaint Joseph Chapel · When classes are in session (late August to early December; mid-January to early May).
  • Tuesday8:30 PMSaint Joseph Chapel · When classes are in session (late August to early December; mid-January to early May).

Confession 1

  • Sunday6:00 PM–6:45 PM · Location not stated.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday - 7:00 p.m.”
    Mass is listed on Sundays at 7:00 PM.
    “Monday & Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.”
    Mass is listed on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.
    “Tuesday - 8:30 p.m.”
    Mass is listed on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.”
    Reconciliation is available Sundays 6:00 to 6:45 PM (location not stated).

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Seton Hill University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miBlessed Sacrament Cathedral: 0.6 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 2.2 mi2Saint Joseph Chapel and Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSeton Hill University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral — 0.6 mi · 300 North Main Street, Greensburg
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 2.2 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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

58 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Mon, Tue and Wed Masses listed in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday & Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Tuesday - 8:30 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass (7:00 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday - 7:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Sundays at 7:00 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (One scheduled weekly time (Sunday 6:00 to 6:45 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.”
      Reconciliation is available Sundays 6:00 to 6:45 PM (location not stated).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (A published Mass schedule exists.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday & Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Sunday - 7:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Sundays at 7:00 PM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 4 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies/Theology (BA) | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/academics/degrees-programs/undergraduate-programs/religious-studies-theology-ba.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a student in the Religious Studies/Theology Program at Seton Hill you will learn”
      A Religious Studies/Theology major is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (One named ministry staff member (Director of Campus Ministry) on official pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Please contact Tony Krzmarzick, Director of Campus Ministry at Seton Hill at: (724) 830-1052 or tkrzmarzick@setonhill.edu.”
      Tony Krzmarzick is Director of Campus Ministry, with a published phone and email.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One faith-formation group named: Peer Ministry Council. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is ecumenical and excluded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/campus-life/clubs-organizations.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Peer Ministry Council – A student group that plans faith-based programs for students.”
      The Peer Ministry Council is a student group planning faith-based programs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Vice President for Mission and Identity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “please contact Sister Maureen O'Brien, S.C., Vice President for Mission and Identity”
      Sister Maureen O'Brien, S.C., is Vice President for Mission and Identity.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus ministry runs an organized service program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/service-outreach.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides students with holistic service opportunities within the community.”
      Campus ministry provides service opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)One (One immersion program: Alternative Break Service Trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Outreach | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/service-outreach.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity to participate in week-long service trips over an academic break”
      Alternative Break Service Trips are week-long trips over academic breaks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service programs run by campus ministry and framed by Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Outreach | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/service-outreach.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides students with holistic service opportunities within the community.”
      Campus ministry provides service opportunities.
    2. Community Pillars | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/community-pillars.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “commitment to justice, mercy, and compassion in the light of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Service is framed by Catholic Social Teaching.

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

Strengths

  • Masses are listed on campus at Saint Joseph Chapel on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses are held in Saint Joseph Chapel when classes are in session from late August to early December and from mid-January through early May.”
      Masses are held in Saint Joseph Chapel during the academic year.
      “Monday & Wednesday - 12:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.
      “Sunday - 7:00 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Sundays at 7:00 PM.
      “Tuesday - 8:30 p.m.”
      Mass is listed on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM.
  • A weekly Sunday reconciliation time is listed by campus ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.”
      Reconciliation is available Sundays 6:00 to 6:45 PM (location not stated).
  • A Religious Studies/Theology major is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies/Theology (BA) | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/academics/degrees-programs/undergraduate-programs/religious-studies-theology-ba.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a student in the Religious Studies/Theology Program at Seton Hill you will learn”
      A Religious Studies/Theology major is offered.
  • Service programs are run by campus ministry and framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Outreach | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/service-outreach.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry provides students with holistic service opportunities within the community.”
      Campus ministry provides service opportunities.
    2. Community Pillars | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/community-pillars.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “commitment to justice, mercy, and compassion in the light of Catholic Social Teaching”
      Service is framed by Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • The current liturgical schedule is published in an on-campus newsletter or by contacting the ministry, not on the web page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship & Prayer | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/worship-prayer.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A current schedule for Sunday Mass and other liturgical services are available in The Vine newsletter (on campus), or by contacting the Campus Ministry Office.”
      The current liturgical schedule is in an on-campus newsletter or from the ministry office, not on the web page.

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Campus ministry home

Saint Joseph Chapel and Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: setonhill.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, setonhill.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Local Service OpportunitiesOff campus
    Monthly
    Monthly transportation to serve local organizations.
    setonhill.edu
  • Service SaturdaysOff campus
    Monthly
    Monthly weekend service programs with organizations in Westmoreland County.
    setonhill.edu
  • Alternative Break Service Trips
    Academic breaks
    Week-long service trips over an academic break, in affiliation with the Vincentian Setonian Family or Habitat for Humanity.
    setonhill.edu
  • Campus Wide Days of Service
    Campus community service days with small groups going to local agencies.
    setonhill.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Liturgical ministries (cantor, lector, Eucharistic minister, Chapel Singers)On campus
    Students are trained for liturgical ministries at Sunday Mass and special celebrations.
    setonhill.edu
  • Interreligious Kristallnacht remembrance service
    Annually
    Annual interreligious service of remembrance by campus ministry and the Holocaust Center.
    setonhill.edu
  • Ecumenical Prayer Services
    Several times each semester
    Prayer services for the university community.
    setonhill.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Peer Ministry Council
    A student group that plans faith-based programs for students.
    setonhill.edu

Retreats 1

  • Retreats and faith sharing
    Retreats, evenings of reflection, Bible study and faith sharing.
    setonhill.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Seton Hill Universitysetonhill.edu/student-life/catholic-identity/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Please contact Tony Krzmarzick, Director of Campus Ministry at Seton Hill at: (724) 830-1052 or tkrzmarzick@setonhill.edu.”
    Tony Krzmarzick is Director of Campus Ministry, with a published phone and email.
    “1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601”
    The campus ministry address is 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.
    “1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601”
    The campus ministry address is 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.
    “Masses are held in Saint Joseph Chapel when classes are in session from late August to early December and from mid-January through early May.”
    Masses are held in Saint Joseph Chapel during the academic year.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
70 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,117 · ACT 23
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,140

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.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,597
Total students1,984
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,204
Cost of attendance (per year)$56,183
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,748
Admission rate80%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1117
SAT reading & writing510–620
SAT math510–620
ACT composite19–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 48 / 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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg

The Most Reverend Larry J. Kulick, Bishop of Greensburg

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Source: dioceseofgreensburg.org, dioceseofgreensburg.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 215947
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Seton Hill University a Catholic college?
Yes. Seton Hill University is a Catholic college in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. Its sponsor is Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.
Where is Mass celebrated at Seton Hill University?
Mass is listed at Saint Joseph Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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