Athletics Overview
Seton Hall competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college sports with full athletic scholarships and televised games. The Pirates field 14 varsity teams with 274 total athletes, making up just 4.6% of the 5,924-student body. The school awards nearly $9 million in athletic scholarships annually. Seton Hall plays in the strong BIG EAST Conference alongside basketball powerhouses like Villanova and Georgetown. The Pirates are particularly known for their men's basketball program, which has produced NBA players and regularly competes for NCAA Tournament berths. Their historic rival is St. John's University, creating intense matchups in basketball. The Prudential Center in nearby Newark serves as home court for basketball, giving games a professional arena atmosphere just minutes from campus.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I
- Conference
- BIG EAST Conference
- Team Nickname
- Pirates
- Varsity Sports
- 14
- Student-Athletes
- 274
- Athletic Scholarships
- $9,019,999
Sports
Men's (6)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's (8)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Tennis
- Volleyball