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Sacred Heart University

Acceptance Rate 66.00 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $46,580
Student Population 9,785
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $19,460
Graduation Rate 73 %

Academic Overview

Sacred Heart University Campus, Fairfield, CT
Sacred Heart University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
Sacred Heart University is affiliated with Roman Catholic.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $46,580 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $34,852.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,785 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 66.00% and the graduation rate is 73% last year.
The salary after graduation from Sacred Heart University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $61,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, SHU's tuition & fees is $46,580. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $34,852.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$46,580
Graduate$34,852
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at SHU. The acceptance rate of SHU is 66.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The average graduation rate is 73% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,460 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,785 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Sacred Heart University is 66.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
66.00%
Graduation Rate for Sacred Heart University is 73 %
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate for Sacred Heart University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Sacred Heart University is 9,785
Student Population
9,785
Student to Faculty Ratio for Sacred Heart University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $19,460 at Sacred Heart University.
Financial Aid Amount
$19,460

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Phone203-371-7999
WEBhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aidhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/full-time-undergraduates/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/registrar/veteran-benefits/
Athletichttps://sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/2021/4/21/Compliance-PSA.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/jandrisevits-learning-center/office-of-student-accessibility/

Offered Degrees

SHU offers 114 major programs through online and on-site education where 24 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's40
Bachelor's435
Master's3813
Doctorate (Practical)52
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
1-2 Years Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate130
Post-Master's Certificate63

Special Learning Opportunities

Sacred Heart University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,434)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,454)

Veterans Benefits

Sacred Heart University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges