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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
11,748
Applied
7,515
Accepted
6,158
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,780
Females Applied
5,205
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
3,968
Males Applied
2,310
Males Accepted
58%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.55
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) |
Other requirements: | 8386 |
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 | December 15th | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 600 | 570 | 630 | |
SAT Math | 590 | 550 | 630 | |
ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
46,310
Private
Fees
270
Full-time student fees
17,520
Room & board
11,730
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
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Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,985
Avg. Financial Aid Package
23,656
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
36,282
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,857
Avg. Loan Aid
15,725
Avg. Grant Aid
19,670
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
59.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,158
Total Undergrad students
64%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (33.58%)
Female (66.42%)
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 | 50% |
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 | ||
Indoor Track | Division 1 | No | |
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 |
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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 | Division 1 | No | |
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
970
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 329
Part-time - 641
Male - 395
Female - 575
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