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
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
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
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
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics 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
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
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
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
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,284

Applied

9,667

Accepted

6,960

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,240

Females Applied

6,460

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,044

Males Applied

3,207

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.65

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 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 31st	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	612	590	650
SAT Math	605	580	650
ACT Composite	27	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,084

Private

Fees

320

Full-time student fees

19,140

Room & board

12,700

Room only

Financial Aid

26,393

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,686

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,345

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,037

Avg. Loan Aid

16,967

Avg. Grant Aid

21,855

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.14%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,960

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

73%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.01%
Black or African American	3.46%
White or Caucasian	76.46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	1.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	2.36%
Other	1.8%

Gender

Male (35.65%)

Female (64.35%)

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

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

1,074

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 359

Part-time - 715

Male - 447

Female - 627