2007 UNDERGRAD PROFILE
Seton Hall University
Stillman School of Business
B-School and Program Basics
| Address: | Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ US 07079 |
Program E-Mail |
Program Web site |
Stillman School of Business is a private institution.
Undergrad business program was founded: 1950
Accredited by AACSB International
Classes begin:
| Other Annual Admissions | 01/08/2007 |
| NA | |
Enrollment
| Total undergraduate business school enrollment | 891 |
| Total full-time undergraduate business students | 838 |
| Total part-time undergraduate business students | 53 |
| Total distance undergraduate business students | 0 |
STUDENT PROFILE: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Female students in class | 36% |
| International students | 0% |
For U.S. schools only: |
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| African American students | 5% |
| Native Americans | 0% |
| Asian Americans | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 64% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| Other | 9% |
U.S. students by region:
| Mid-Atlantic U.S. | 8% |
| Midwest U.S. | 7% |
| Northeast U.S. | 79% |
| South U.S. | 2% |
| Southwest U.S. | 1% |
| West U.S. | 3% |
| U.S. Possessions and territories | 0% |
Citizenship:
| U.S. | 100% |
| Canada | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
CLASS TRAITS: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Does the school require standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT? | No |
SAT Scores for full-time entering business students |
|
| Average | 1168 |
| Median | 1170 |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From 1090 to 1240 |
| Minimum SAT Score | 950 |
ACT Scores for full-time entering business students |
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| Average | n/a |
| Median | |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From to |
| Minimum ACT Score | NA |
| Minimum High School GPA | 2..8 |
| Does the school require an entrance exam? | No |
| Student Age (years) | |
| Average | 18 |
| Median | 18 |
| High School performance of entering business students | |
| Top 10% of high school class | 30% |
| Top 25% of high school class | 70% |
| GPA of 3.75 or higher | 14% |
| GPA of 3.5 to 3.75 | 24% |
| GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 | 24% |
| GPA of 3.00 to 3.24 | 27% |
| GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 | 10% |
| GPA of 2.00 to 2.49 | 1% |
| GPA of 1.00 to 1.99 | 0% |
| GPA below 1.0 | 0% |
| For Internal Transfers | |
| Minimum overall college GPA | NA |
| Additional application requirements | |
ADMISSIONS
| University Application fee (resident) | $ 55.00 | ||
| University Application fee (nonresident) | $ 55.00 | ||
| University Application fee (non-resident transfers) | $ 55.00 | ||
The university financial aid office manages admissions to the business program
6933 people applied to undergraduate programs for the 2006 academic year. The school accepted 37% (selectivity) of those applicants, and 33% of admitted applicants (yield) enrolled.
NA % of applicants had applied in prior years, and of those reapplicants NA % were accepted.
The university placed 850 applicant(s) on its wait list. 774 wait-listed applicants were admitted to the semester for which they applied.
Does the business program admit freshmen? Yes
93% of 2006 admissions to the program were freshmen
How do freshmen apply? Indicate interest on university application
How do internal transfers apply? NA
1479 freshmen (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year.
37% of these applicants were admitted to the program and 93% of admitted students enrolled.
internal candidates (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year. were admitted to the program.
| Share of all university applicants who are female: | 62% |
| Share of all university applicants who are not from the U.S. | 1% |
Interviews for applicants are Not required
Additional application requirements (including those for international students):
4 years high school English, 2 years foreign language, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, one year laboratory science, TOEFL (international students), 4 years approved electives
Relative importance of the following factors in deciding who gets admitted to the university:
Secondary School Record: Very Important
Class Rank: Very Important
High School GPA: Very Important
SAT/ACT Scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendations: Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
Volunteer Work: Not Considered
Work Experience: Not Considered
COSTS
Annual Costs
| Resident Tuition | $ 23,529.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition | $ 23,529.00 |
| Room and Board | $ 9,358.00 |
| Books | $ 1,500.00 |
| Other Expenses (please specify) | |
| Mobile computing fee | $1,300.00 |
| University fee | $650.00 |
Tuition per credit hour (U.S. dollars)
| Resident | $ 759.00 |
| Nonresident | $ 759.00 |
2007-2008 DEADLINES
| University Application deadlines for: | Other Annual Admissions | 03/01/2007 |
| Business Program deadlines for: | |
FINANCIAL AID
The business program's financial aid ofice manages financial aid for the business program
Financial Aid Web site
Total scholarship money given to business students through the financial aid office in the 2005 academic year: NA
Total scholarship money to be distributed to business students through the financial aid office in the 2006 academic year: NA
Scholarships are awarded to students in the business program based on Academic merit
Scholarships in the 2006-2007 academic year | |
| Percent of business students receiving some scholarship money | 50% |
| Percent of business students receiving full-tuition scholarships | 50% |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on need | 5% |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on merit | 95% |
How do applicants apply for scholarships?
When students apply to the University they are simultaneously considered for scholarships.
Does the schoool offer a guaranteed loan to all business students (regardless of nationality): No
The maximum amount a business student can borrow per year is: NA
The average outstanding debt among 2006 business program graduates is: $ 20,625.00
CONTACTS
| Dean Karen Boroff | Hired as of 01/01/1999 |
ACADEMICS & REQUIREMENTS
Specializations offered:
Accounting, Other, , ,
Programs Offered
| BS | Business Administration | Full time |
| BS | Business Administration | Part time |
| BA | Business Administration | Full time |
| BA | Business Administration | Part time |
| Core curriculum last revised Prior to 2000 |
| Average class size in required business classes | 28 |
| Average class size in business electives | 21 |
| Average class size in non-business classes (required for admission to the business program | 20 |
25% of business classes (core and elective) have fewer than 20 students
75% of business classes (core and elective) have 21 to 50 students
0% of business classes (core and elective) have more than 50 students
49% of required business courses reached maximum enrollment by the first day of class from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
33% of required business courses had waiting lists for enrollment
AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Sports Business
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 65
New electives added in the past academic year:
FDI for Development Financing
Business of Sports TV
Supply Chain Management
Advanced Business Software Tools
Federal Reserve System Policy Challenge
Securities Trading and Financial News
Valuation of Innovation
Applied Consumer Research
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Writing a Business Plan
What special programs are available to business students?
Leadership Studies program, various business case competitions, comprehensive assessment program with student presentations critiqued by business practitioners, trading room with hands-on instruction provided by an on-site money manager, student-run business newspaper, Sport Polling center where students conduct surveys on sport issues, seminar on developing networking skills, "Passport" program that rewards participation in extracurricular activities, and wireless mobile computing.
| Work study or co-op opportunities | Yes |
| Students may earn general elective credits by participating in approved academic internships. Internships are available as early as the summer after freshman year, and most internships are paid positions. The School's proximity to the New York metropolitan area affords the opportunity for internship experiences with numerous high-profile firms. Students who are eligible for federal funding can work for the Stillman School as well as other academic units or administrative departments on campus. | |
| Study abroad opportunities | Yes |
| Each academic year, the School sponsors two or three international trips ranging from one to two weeks in duration. Trips include site visits to corporations and opportunities to network with local business leaders. The School has formal exchange agreements with universities located in Beijing,Macao,Shanghai and Dublin. Business students may also participate in University-sponsored study abroad programs in Bermuda, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia and Spain. | |
| Volunteer and community service opportunities | Yes |
| Freshmen must provide 10 hours of community service in their first semester. SHU's Division of Volunteer Efforts helps students choose volunteer programs and hosts an annual day of service in surrounding communities. All Stillman School clubs take part in some form of community service, and Beta Alpha Psi members provide volunteer income tax assistance to low-income taxpayers. University Student Servant Leader Awards are made annually to students who have made outstanding service contributions. | |
| Business clubs and extracurricular activities | Yes |
| Each business discipline area sponsors a club and an honor society. Clubs meet weekly and host presentations by business practitioners and employers. Students participate in business case competitions sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, the Federal Reserve and the NY Society of Security Analysts. Each semester, the School invites a business leader to speak at a formal convocation program. Students participate in surveys undertaken by the Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted by The Sharkey Institute. | |
FACULTY
| Total full-time undergraduate business faculty | 51 |
| Total undergraduate business adjuncts and visiting business faculty | 21 |
| Total undergraduate permanent/tenured business professors | 29 |
17% of permanent/tenured business professors are women
7% of permanent/tenured business professors are underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic American or Native American)
3% of permanent/tenured business professors are members of company boards of directors or boards of advisors
31% of permanent/tenured business professors have owned their own business
Prominent Faculty: Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu, Richard J. Hunter Jr., Anthony L. Loviscek
STUDENT LIFE
Freshmen are not required to live on campus
82%of all business students live on campus
Business students are grouped together in "learning communities" in housing or other facilities
TECHNOLOGY
Number of omputers available to undergraduate business students (within the program and university as a whole): 5400
Wireless network is available in main B-school buildings
Technology changes made over the past three years:
Stillman School of Business implemented a state-of-the-art Trading Lab and a Sports Polling Center. Faculty routinely podcast their lectures. The University upgraded the campus wireless network in Summer 2006 to cover the entire campus. The University has started implementation of the Banner administrative system and data warehouse; this will enhance online services for students and enable improved data analysis to the colleges;library resources are completely online;Stillman offers ITV classes.
THE FULL-TIME JOB HUNT
The school has information regarding the employment of 78% of 2006 graduates
Of 2006 graduates for whom we have information...
97% were seeking full-time professional employment in business
3% were not seeking full-time professional employment in business
For those not seeking employment in business...
63% of those were already employed at graduation
17% were planning to continue their education immediately after graduation
20% were postponing their job search
NA % were planning to start their own business
NA % of those not working were doing so for other reasons
150 companies recruited business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
20000 companies posted full-time job offers for undergraduate business students on the school's job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Of 2006 Job-seeking Graduates...
5 received their first job offer by graduation
received their first job offer within three months of graduation
received their first job offer more than three months after graduation
did not report having received an offer
| Top 10 recruiting firms that hired the most graduates in the past academic year | No. hired |
| Ernst & Young | 6 |
| PWC; Bisys Group Inc.; AIS | 10 |
| Prudential Financial | 4 |
| Bank of America; Avaya; EliLilly;Accerture; J&J | 15 |
| Deloitte; Wakefern;NY Stock Exchange | 10 |
| Madison Square Garden; UBS; MerrillLynch; Crowe Chizek; JPMorgan; MasterfoodsUSA; BristolMyerSquibb | 11 |
| Cendant | 1 |
| Historic Salary Prospects for 2005 Grads (school reported) | |
| Average base salary | $ 41,300.00 |
| Median base salary | $ 40,000.00 |
| Average signing bonus | $ 3,000.00 |
| Median signing bonus | NA |
| Average other guaranteed compensation | NA |
| Median other guaranteed compensation | NA |
CAREER DIRECTIONS
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following functional areas? Are these figures estimates based on the number of students majoring in these functional areas? No
| Finance (includes corporate finance, investments, treasury and financial analysis, public finance, etc.) | 35% |
| Accounting/auditing | 22% |
| General Management | 5% |
| Human Resources | 0% |
| Marketing/Sales (includes public relations, product management, market research, advertising, etc.) | 27% |
| Management Information Systems | 4% |
| Operations | 0% |
| Logistics/Transportation | 0% |
| Other | 7% |
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following industries? Are these figures estimates? No
| Accounting | 18% |
| Consumer Products & Retail | 10% |
| Consulting | 6% |
| Financial Services | 30% |
| Government, Nonprofit, & Education | 5% |
| Health | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0% |
| Media & Entertainment | 2% |
| Sports & Leisure | 9% |
| Technology & Science | 2% |
| Transportation | 0% |
| UTILITIES | 0% |
| Other | 20% |
North American Jobs
0% of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in Canada
100% of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in the U.S.
Here's the regional breakdown on job acceptances in North American regions:
| Northeast (ME, VT, NY, NH, CT, MA, NJ, RI) | 92% |
| Mid-Atlantic (PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, DC) | 3% |
| South (NC, SC, KY, TN, GA, FL, AL, AR, LA, MS) | 1% |
| Southwest (CO, AZ, TX, OK, NM) | 1% |
| Midwest (WI, MO, KS, IA, MN, NE, MI, OH, IN, ND, SD, IL) | 1% |
| West (CA, HI, WA, OR, AK, MT, ID, UT, NV, WY) | 2% |
| U.S. possessions and territories (America Samoa, Palau, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) | 1% |
| Canada | 0% |
INTERNSHIPS
100 companies recruited internship-seeking undergraduate business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
60% of internships were paid.
| Average compensation per week | $ 250.00 |
| Median compensation per week | NA |
| Average internship length (weeks) | 12 |
1000 companies posted internships for undergraduate business students on school job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
| Top 10 Recruiting Firms for Internships | No. interns |
| PWC; Prudential Financial | 8 |
| MSG Networks; Mercedes-Benz; NJNets; AG Edwards | 12 |
| Colgate Palmolive; Novartis; Movado; NYMets | 12 |
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
8% of living undergraduate business alumni contributed to the program/university some time between June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006
Of those who contributed...
| The average gift was | $ 1,165.00 |
| The median gift was | $ 100.00 |
From June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006, the undergraduate business program 8% received any individual gift in excess of $10 million
Prominent Alumni
Thomas Sharkey, Chairman, Fleet Insurance Advisors`
Gerald Buccino, CEO, Buccino and Associates
Jim O'Brien, CEO, The Carlton Group
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit hours required for business degree (including university and program requirements)
| Minimum of 128 for BS/Business Administration |
| Minimum of 60 for BS/Business Administration |
