Seton Hall University is a private Catholic research university in South Orange, New Jersey, known for its strong business, law, and nursing programs plus a cozy 58‑acre campus just 14 miles from Manhattan. Students often rave about the close‑knit Pirates community, Division I BIG EAST basketball energy, many clubs and campus events, and easy access to internships and city life in nearby New York.

State

New Jersey

Student Population

10,000

Acceptance Rate

74–79%

GPA Range

3.35–3.57

SAT Range

1150–1330

Common Majors

biology, finance, marketing, liberal arts and humanities, nursing, psychology

“Being at Seton Hall feels like a small‑town, Catholic‑college vibe with big‑school perks like great basketball games and a short trip into New York, and many students say they were surprised by how fast the Pirates community and campus‑life events made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$55,405

Conference

Big East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.28

Avg Women's Scores

75.89

Men's Team Notes

Pirates men fired record 277-290-273-840 (-24) at Callawassie Island (BIG EAST Championship), shattering program marks with 287.50 average over 20 rounds including Loyola Invitational (Loyola Maryland University Course). Upperclassmen birdie barrages and irons propelled East Coast dominance.

Women's Team Notes

Pirate women posted 307-329-314-950 (+86) at Georgia State Invitational (Rivermont Golf Club), with Aguilar tying 20th (229) amid birdie efforts. Strong final rounds at Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational (Scarlet Course) highlighted short-game resilience on Southeastern challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

J.T. Harper

Women's Coach

Jackie Mullens

Men's Email

jt.harper@shu.edu

Women's Email

jackie.mullens@shu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

J.T. Harper is Seton Hall men’s head golf coach, leading the Pirates in the Big East Conference. Named to the role in 2022 after several years as an assistant, he has helped guide the program to multiple Big East titles and NCAA‑Regional‑level finishes. Harper emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong team culture built on accountability and development, keeping Seton Hall among the top men’s‑golf programs in the Big East.

Women's Coach Bio

Jackie Mullens is Seton Hall women’s head golf coach, directing the Pirates in the Big East Conference. Hired in 2025, she returns to Seton Hall after a prior stint as an assistant that included a runner‑up finish at the Big East Championship. Mullens focuses on technical‑skill refinement, short‑game work, and a disciplined practice environment aimed at building a consistent, championship‑contending women’s team within the Big East.