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Sacred Heart University is a Comprehensive institution located in Fairfield, CT, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact
Mr. Kevin O'Sullivan
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: osullivank6@sacredheart.edu
Phone: 203-371-7880
Fax: 203-365-7607
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: osullivank6@sacredheart.edu
Phone: 203-371-7880
Fax: 203-365-7607
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Communication And Journalism Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security |
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| Information Technology |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions Related |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Radiologic Technology/science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,740
Applied
6,493
Accepted
5,974
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,967
Females Applied
4,422
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
3,773
Males Applied
2,071
Males Accepted
55%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.51
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record One recommendation |
| Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Essay |
| Other requirements: | Interview for Early Decision candidates |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | December 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 585 | 550 | 620 | |
| SAT Math | 584 | 550 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 23 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,800
Private
Fees
270
Full-time student fees
15,960
Room & board
10,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
21,553
Avg. Financial Aid Package
21,883
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
30,603
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,858
Avg. Loan Aid
13,125
Avg. Grant Aid
17,261
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
56.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,974
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
62%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.77% |
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| Black or African American | 4.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 71.91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 2.09% |
| Other | 5.69% |
Gender
Male (34.7%)
Female (65.3%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Campus Spring Concert, President's Gala and Pack the Pitt
Campus Spring Concert, President's Gala and Pack the Pitt
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Inter Resident Council, Student Nursing Association, Habitat for Humanity and Pre-PT Club
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Inter Resident Council, Student Nursing Association, Habitat for Humanity and Pre-PT Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Bystander Intervention, Personal Safety Escort Program, Silent Witness Program, crime prevention announcements, SHU Safe App
Bystander Intervention, Personal Safety Escort Program, Silent Witness Program, crime prevention announcements, SHU Safe App
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1B | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | |
Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
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| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | No | Division 1 | |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
954
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 317
Part-time - 637
Male - 399
Female - 555
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