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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

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Sacred Heart University, founded in 1963, is a private, coeducational institution and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Its 350-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, with satellite campuses throughout the state and abroad in Ireland and Luxembourg.

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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

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Tuition & Fees

$43,070

$43,070

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,515
Declined + 4,233
Total Received 11,748
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Private (nonprofit)

6,158

undergraduate students

2,998

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Marketing
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Codes

SAT 3780
ACT 0589

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School Facts

Sacred Heart University, founded in 1963, is a private, coeducational institution and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Its 350-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, with satellite campuses throughout the state and abroad in Ireland and Luxembourg.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 9,156
Established in 1963
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
•  APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
•  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)

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Fairfield, CT

300-acre campus in Fairfield (population: 62,105), 55 miles from New York City; branch campuses in Griswold and Stamford, CT 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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 32% of male students
 
8 sororities 55% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
69%
Bottom 1/2
31%
Bottom 1/4
9%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
49%
500-599
47%
400-499
1%
700-800
5%
600-699
41%
500-599
52%
400-499
2%
700-800
1%
600-699
24%
500-599
56%
400-499
19%
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
62%
18-23
26%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
(may be waived with NACAC request for application fee waiver)
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

Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,515
Declined + 4,233
Total Received 11,748

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Kevin O'Sullivan
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 203 371-7880
F: 203 365-7607
enroll@sacredheart.edu

Financial Aid

58%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$2,356.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,800
Room $10,900
Board $5,060
Additional fees $270
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $60,230
Average Financial Aid - $2,356
Total with Avg. Aid $57,874

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,200,443
State $705,839
Institutional $48,530,388
Other external $2,722,839
Total $58,159,509

Non-need-based

Federal $473,794
State $1,000
Institutional $28,623,133
Other external $2,362,391
Total $31,460,318

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Financial Aid Office

P: 203 371-7980
F: 203 365-7608
sfa@sacredheart.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Julie Savino
Executive Director of University Financial Assistance
savinoj@sacredheart.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
crew
cross-country
equestrian sports
fencing
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
rugby
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, bowling, CrossFit, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, CrossFit, dance team, field hockey, figure skating, golf, gymnastics, kickline, lacrosse, martial arts, running, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, ballroom dance, basketball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, martial arts, Pilates, soccer, softball, spinning, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Bobby Valentine (men's)
Executive Director Of Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
MAAC, Northeast Conference, Atlantic Hockey Association, Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Intercollegiate Show Association, Northeast Fencing Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association, National Intercollegiate Rugby Association, New England Women's Hockey Alliance
Mascot
Pioneer
School colors
red, white, and grey

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Applied Psychology
Art/Design
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Business Administration
Business Economics
Business Management
Chemistry
Clinical Nurse Leader
Coastal/Marine Science
Communications
Communications/Media Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science Education
Computer Science/Information Technology
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Digital Communications
Digital Marketing
Education
English
Exercise Science
Exercise Science/Nutrition
Film/TV Production
Finance
Game Design/Development
General Studies
Global Studies
Health Information Technology/Coding Specialist
Health Science
Health Science/Public Health
Healthcare Informatics
Healthcare Information Systems
History
Hospitality/Resort/Tourism Management
Human Movement/Athletic Science
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Arts
Media Studies
Molecular/Cellular Biology
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Political Science
Professional Studies
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech/Language Pathology
Sport Management
Teaching
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Marketing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

9,156

total students

36%

in-state

64%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

6,158
students

Female
66%
4,090

Male
34%
2,068

33%

2,998
students

Female
73%
2,197

Male
27%
801

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86%

5,348
students

Female
65%
3,457

Male
35%
1,891

14%

810
students

Female
79%
633

Male
21%
177

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

63%

Transfer applicants accepted

45%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Ukraine
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Cori Nevers
Executive Director of International Admissions
203 767-0386
neversc@sacredheart.edu

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