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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
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Overview
Sacred Heart University is a University institution located in Fairfield, CT, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Fairfield, CT 06825
Contact
Ms. Pam Pillo
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pillop@sacredheart.edu
Phone: 203-371-7880
Fax: 203-365-7607
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pillop@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, General |
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| Cell/cellular 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, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance, General |
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| Hotel/motel Administration/management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other |
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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, General |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Information Technology |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering, General |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other |
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| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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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, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/globalization Studies |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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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 Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13,316
Applied
8,750
Accepted
6,782
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,849
Females Applied
6,070
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
4,467
Males Applied
2,680
Males Accepted
60%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.65
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | December 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 15th | January 31st | |
| Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 612 | 580 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 605 | 560 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 26 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,160
Private
Fees
270
Full-time student fees
17,520
Room & board
12,320
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
24,779
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,869
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,543
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,804
Avg. Loan Aid
16,375
Avg. Grant Aid
20,450
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
59.31%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,782
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
71%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.33% |
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| Black or African American | 3.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.55% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.01% |
| Two or more races | 2.48% |
| Other | 2.18% |
Gender
Male (33.1%)
Female (66.9%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 51% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Carnival , President's Gala and Greek Sing
Spring Carnival , President's Gala and Greek Sing
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:
Student Nurses Association, Exercise Science Club, American Sign Language Club, Business Administration Club and National Society Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Student Nurses Association, Exercise Science Club, American Sign Language Club, Business Administration Club and National Society Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 1B | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
Division 1 | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
Division 1 | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Football | No | Division 1 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
Division 1 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | |
| Rock Climbing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | No | Division 1 | |
| Sailing | |
Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | Division 1 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
Division 1 | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | No |
Faculty
1,052
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 352
Part-time - 700
Male - 418
Female - 634
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