Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University was founded in 1856 in South Orange, New Jersey. It is a private institution with both undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Seton Hall University is a Roman Catholic university that consists of 11 different colleges and schools. The university has received several awards and recognitions, including ranking as one of the top five private universities for undergraduate internships. The main campus is on 58 acres of land and houses 9 of the 11 schools and colleges. Several of the main administrative buildings were built in the 19th century after the college moved from its original location in Madison to South Orange.

The Seton Hall University College of Nursing was founded in 1937. The school offers seven different nursing programs. The prelicensure nursing programs include the standard BSN program, along with accelerated BSN and RN to BSN programs. The traditional BSN program is a four-year program that includes hands-on learning and clinical practice at simulation labs and local clinics. The graduate programs include MSN, accelerated MSN, DNP, and PhD options. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. The baccalaureate programs and master’s program are also accredited by the ACEN. The nursing college was ranked as one of the top 100 graduate nursing programs in the country.

Updated on: 26 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

14-month program, 62 credit hours, cohort model
Locations: Freehold, NJ (Fall and Spring start); Nutley, NJ Interprofessional Health Sciences campus (Spring start only)

Admission Requirements

Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or WES evaluation
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended required
Personal statement/essay (500 words or less) and two letters of recommendation required; current resume recommended

Entrance Exams

TOEFL required for ESL applicants unless degreed from a U.S. accredited college or university
TOEFL minimums: total score 84; reading 22; listening 22; speaking 26; writing 24
TOEFL must be taken within the past 5 years for ESL applicants

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs (8 credits)
Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
Statistics (3 credits)
Nutrition (2 credits)
Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
Ethics (3 credits)
Science prerequisites must have grade of C+ or better and be completed within 5 years; non-nursing prerequisites must have grade of C or higher

Deadlines

Fall start (Freehold only): application opens in November; completed application deadline May 1
Spring start (Freehold and Nutley): application opens in February; completed application deadline September 1

Application

$65 non-refundable application fee
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Personal statement/essay (500 words or less) and two letters of recommendation; resume recommended
Prior to enrollment in clinical courses: required immunizations, medical history, liability insurance, criminal background check, and American Heart Association BLS CPR certification

Selection Process

Admission limited to applicants holding a baccalaureate or higher degree
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 required; science prerequisites C+ or higher and non-nursing prerequisites C or higher required for acceptance
Students must complete all courses in each ABSN semester with at least a C+ to progress; subject to College of Nursing progression and dismissal standards

Cost & Financial Aid

$65 application fee

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical settings include hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, and community-based agencies
Program includes simulation and skills lab experiences and a Synthesis Practicum & Seminar course (NUTC 4019) in the accelerated sequence

Credit Transfer

For course equivalencies and transfer questions, contact the Assistant Program Director (see Contacts)

International Students

ESL applicants must submit TOEFL taken within past 5 years unless they hold a degree from a U.S. accredited college or university
TOEFL minimums: total 84; reading 22; listening 22; speaking 26; writing 24

Contacts

Megan Kushner, Assistant Program Director
Main campus: 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079; (973) 761-9000
Nutley campus (Interprofessional Health Sciences): 123 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ 07110; (973) 542-6200