evidence: Founded in 1856 as Seton Hall College, Seton Hall has been dedicated to the vision of its founder, as "a home for the mind, the heart, and the spirit." The university’s Catholic roots have opened up access to it to people of all faiths, creeds, and colors, leading to a diverse student population. Seton Hall University continues to reflect the growing ethnic scope of its students and the increasing diversity of the Church and society it serves. The university is home to more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers more than 90 rigorous majors. Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek. The university’s 58-acre main campus is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan.