Tuition at Seton Hill University increased by 3% for the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the latest report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, nonprofit institution paid $40,224 this year, which is $1,156 higher than the $39,068 tuition charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 71% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Pennsylvania, while about 25% come from other states.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Seton Hill University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 384 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $11.9 million, and 294 students secured student loans exceeding $2.7 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,555 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $41.5 million. Additionally, 1,163 students obtained federal student loans totaling $7.8 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Seton Hill University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 114 | 30% | $677,645 | $5,944 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 164 | 43% | $706,213 | $4,306 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 384 | 100% | $10.5 million | $27,413 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 384 | 100% | $11.9 million | $31,017 |
| Federal student loans | 293 | 76% | $1.5 million | $5,245 |
| Other student loans | 85 | 22% | $1.2 million | $14,167 |
| Student loan aid | 294 | 77% | $2.7 million | $9,324 |
| Total student aid | 384 | 100% | $14.7 million | $38,155 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
