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

Contact Ms. Pam Pillo
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pillop@sacredheart.edu
Phone: 203-371-7880
Fax: 203-365-7607

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×	×
Construction Management, General	×
Fashion Merchandising	×
Finance, General	×
Hotel/motel Administration/management	×
Investments And Securities	×
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Sports Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other	×
Athletic Training/trainer	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Nursing Science	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Pharmacy	×
Public Health, General	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Law	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Music Performance, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16,608

Applied

10,568

Accepted

7,291

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,946

Females Applied

7,003

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,662

Males Applied

3,565

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	612	600	680
SAT Math	605	580	650
ACT Composite	27	27	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

54,170

Private

Fees

350

Full-time student fees

20,700

Room & board

13,730

Room only

Financial Aid

29,401

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,631

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

48,320

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,855

Avg. Loan Aid

19,069

Avg. Grant Aid

25,242

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,291

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.35%
Black or African American	3.23%
White or Caucasian	71.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	1.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	2.55%
Other	4.04%

Gender

Male (36.66%)

Female (63.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
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

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)

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
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
Badminton		No	No
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
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
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

1,031

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 353

Part-time - 678

Male - 387

Female - 644