Career-changer friendly — At 100 required patient care hours, this is one of the lower bars in the country — worth a look if you are switching fields and building hours while you apply.
Longer runway — At 36 months, this is a longer program than average. Check whether the extra time buys a dual degree, a bridge/undergraduate component, or additional clinical time.
Higher cost — In-state tuition of $145,632 is in the most expensive quarter nationally. Worth weighing against your expected starting salary and loan burden.
Strong PANCE outcomes — A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.
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Seton Hall University is located in New Jersey. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: New Jersey
Institution type: Private
Program length: 36 months
Class size: 60 students
Start month: August
Application deadline: December
Rolling admissions: No
In-state tuition: $145,632
Minimum overall GPA: 3.2
Minimum science GPA: 3.2
Minimum PCE hours: 100 hours
Letters of recommendation: 3
First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes (minimum 50th percentile in each test area)
PA-CAT: No
CASPer: No
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: Yes
Letters of recommendation: 3 — Course instructors and clinical supervisors recommended. One letter from a healthcare professional preferred.
Patient care experience: 100 hours minimum
Interview format: Traditional
Prerequisites
Minimum prerequisite grade: C
Prerequisite expiration: 10 years
In-progress prerequisites accepted: Yes
AP or CLEP credit accepted: No
Pass/Fail coursework accepted: No
Online coursework accepted: Yes
Required coursework
Biology with lab (8)
Anatomy and Physiology with lab(7-8)
Chemistry with lab (8)
Microbiology with lab (3-4)
Math (3-4)
Psychology (3)
Cost
In-state tuition: $145,632
Seat deposit: $500
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Program website: Seton Hall University
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (973) 275-2062
Address: 123 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ 07110
Program information last verified June 25, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm directly with the program before applying.
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