Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

location

Private

type

Suburban

setting

64%

36%

student ratio

5,603

total students

Tuition Cost $39,570 | $39,570

in-state | out-of-state

Average Financial Aid Package $20,275

Rolling

fall application deadline

60%

acceptance rate

Moderately Difficult

admission difficulty

Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.

572

sat math

573

sat reading

Not
Reported

sat writing

act composite

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Majors & Degrees

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's

Associate's

Area and ethnic studies

Women's Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Biological/life sciences

Biochemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Neuroscience
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Business/marketing

Accounting
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Business Administration and Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Finance
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Marketing/Marketing Management
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Communication/Journalism

Communication
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Communication and Journalism Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Computer and information sciences

Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Education

Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Engineering

Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

English

English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Foreign languages and literature

Spanish
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Health professions and related sciences

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Athletic Training
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Nursing Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Occupational Therapy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Physical Therapy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Radiologic Technology/Science
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

History

History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Criminal Justice/Safety
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Interdisciplinary studies

Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
International/Global Studies
Associate Degree offered for this major.

Liberal arts/general studies

General Studies
Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Mathematics and statistics

Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Philosophy and religious studies

Philosophy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Physical sciences

Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Psychology

Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Public administration and social services

Social Work
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Social sciences

Economics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Visual and performing arts

Art
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Dramatic/Theater Arts
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Game and Interactive Media Design
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Admissions

60% of applicants are admitted.

Acceptance Rate

Applied9,992
Accepted6,023
Acceptance Rate60%
Enrolled5,603
Female Applicants6,470
Females Accepted4,133
Female Acceptance Rate63%
Male Applicants3,522
Males Accepted1,890
Male Acceptance Rate53%

Applying

Application Fee $50
Required for All Transcript of high school record
Letter(s) of recommendation
Required for Some Interview
interview for Early Decision candidates
Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.48

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Yes
Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
Early decision plan December 1st December 15th --
Other early decision plan Not Reported
Transfer Not Reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 573 530 600
SAT Math 572 530 600
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 25 23 27
* 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

In-state tuition *$39,570
Out-of-state tuition *$39,570
In-district tuitionN/A
* Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.

Fees

Full-time student fees$250
Room and board *$14,770
Room only *$10,100
* Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
Tuition pre-payment planNo
Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Package:$20,275
Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$19,822
Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$27,319
Average Loan Aid:$4,953
Average Grant Aid:$12,067
Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$16,046
Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 58%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 18%

Student Body

Gender

Total Undergraduate Students5,603
Male Student Percentage36%
Female Student Percentage64%

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino10.39%
Black or African American4.5%
White or Caucasian73.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native.07%
Asian2.05%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.14%
Two or more races2.37%
Unknown or International Student5.85%

Other Student Statistics

International Breakout1.34% representing 26 other countries
Out-of-state Students65% out-of-state student

Campus Life

Housing

College-owned housing available Yes
Housing Requirements None
Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 52%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Yes
Drama / theater group Yes
Student-run radio station Yes
Student-run television station Yes
Marching band Yes
Choral groups Yes

Student Services

Legal services No
Health clinic Yes
Personal / psychological counseling Yes
Women's center No

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Yes
Greek sororities Yes
Local fraternities Yes
Local sororities No
Other organizations Not Reported
Most popular organizations Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Inter Resident Council, Student Nursing Association, Habitat for Humanity, Pre-PT Club

Campus Security and Safety

24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
Students patrols Not Reported
Late-night transport / escort services Yes
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
Other Bystander Intervention, Personal Safety Escort Program, Silent Witness Program, crime prevention announcements, SHU Safe App