Sacred Heart University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Religious affliation
Roman Catholic
General Information
Address
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, Connecticut 6825
See on MapPhone
(203) 371-7999
Website
https://www.sacredheart.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$46,580Out of state
$46,580Graduate
In state
$34,852Out of state
$34,852Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 16.0% | $6,104 |
State/local grants | 5.0% | $2,916 |
Institutional grants | 99.0% | $18,376 |
Loans | 65.0% | $12,381 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$17,520 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,200 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,650 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Finance, General
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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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
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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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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Fashion Merchandising
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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EDUCATION
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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International/Globalization Studies
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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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
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Game and Interactive Media Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Education, General
- Nursing Administration
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Human Resources Development
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Business Statistics
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Medical Informatics
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Nursing Administration
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Financial Mathematics
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
65.71%- Apply 13,316
- Accepted 8,750
- Attend 1,775
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$75Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
65%Male Students
35%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian64.66%
- Two Or More Ethnicities15.76%
- Hispanic/Latino10.3%
- Black4.12%
- Not Specified3.22%
- Asian1.86%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.05%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.03%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
11,413
Undergraduate students
7,258
Graduate students
4,155
Full Time Students
81%Part Time Students
19%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Wrestling
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Wrestling
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Fencing
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Equestrian
- Softball
- Ice Hockey
- Field Hockey
- Other Sports
- Bowling
- Volleyball
- Fencing
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Wrestling