Sacred Heart University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,434
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Sacred Heart University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Sacred Heart University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Sacred Heart University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,230

Cost of attendance at Sacred Heart University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,230

Cost of attendance at Sacred Heart University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Sacred Heart University received on average $19,690 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,690

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	251	15%	$4,736	$1,188,825
Other Federal Grant	257	16%	$7,115	$1,828,438
State Grant/Scholarships	84	5%	$3,054	$256,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,619	98%	$18,523	$29,989,452
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,629	99%	$19,690	$32,074,390

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sacred Heart University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sacred Heart University students is 73.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.3%.

73.5%

asian 70.8% 17 students
African American 62.8% 32 students
white 75.8% 757 students
unknown 63.8% 30 students
hispanic 65.6% 82 students
International Students 50.0% 8 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast Conference
Baseball Northeast Conference
Basketball Northeast Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Sacred Heart University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sacred Heart University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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