Fairfield, CT
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,731 |
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| Declined | + 4,286 |
| Total Received | 10,017 |
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| SAT | 3780 |
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| ACT | 0589 |
Sacred Heart University, founded in 1963, is a private, coeducational institution and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Its 300-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, with and satellite campuses throughout the state and abroad in Ireland and Luxembourg.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 8,532 |
| Established in | 1963 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
300-acre campus in Fairfield (population: 59,404), 55 miles from New York City; branch campuses in Griswold, Stamford, and Trumbull, and abroad in Dingle, Ireland, and Luxembourg. Served by train; bus serves Bridgeport; major airports serve New Haven and New York City. School operates transportation to local malls, businesses, banks, and transportation centers. Public transportation serves campus.
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
| Application fee | $50
(may be waived with NACAC request for application fee waiver) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | December 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,731 |
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| Declined | + 4,286 |
| Total Received | 10,017 |
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Standardized test scores
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Kevin O'Sullivan
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 203 371-7880
F: 203 365-7607
enroll@sacredheart.edu
| Tuition | $39,570 |
| Room | $10,100 |
| Board | $4,670 |
| Additional fees | $250 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $55,790 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $20,275 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $35,515 |
58%
$20,275
Need-based
| Federal | $4,441,357 |
| State | $699,885 |
| Institutional | $39,637,661 |
| Other external | $3,711,253 |
| Total | $48,490,156 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,195,427 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $19,797,727 |
| Other external | $2,365,186 |
| Total | $23,358,340 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 24 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada China Greece Japan Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Cori Nevers
Executive Director of International Admissions
203 767-0386
neversc@sacredheart.edu
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