Overview
Founded in 2018 as a partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University, the School of Medicine emerged from the earlier Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine initiative and represents one of the newest MD-granting institutions in the United States. It was created to address physician shortages and to pioneer a humanistic, technology-enabled approach to medical education, quickly earning attention for its emphasis on empathy, communication skills, and personalized learning alongside rigorous science training. Though young, it is fully accredited by the LCME and has rapidly built a reputation for innovative curriculum design.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Nutley, New Jersey |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Total students | 600 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 3% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $63,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,000 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $40,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.70 |
| Regular deadline | December 15 |
Top Programs
- MD Program
- Humanism in Medicine
- Clinical Simulation
- Research Scholars Track
- Population Health
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.