What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University has an acceptance rate of about 68%, based on the most recent federal data on FindU.

How big is Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University enrolls about 6,904 students.

What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University has a graduation rate of about 74%.

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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut · Private (nonprofit)

Feb 15Application deadline

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About

Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 6,904 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$48,460

Out-of-state tuition$48,460

Room & board$18,450

Avg aid package$20,597

Students receiving aid100%

Pell grant recipients15%

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Admissions

Application info

Acceptance rate68%

Average GPA3.65

Student–faculty ratio16:1

Test optionalYes

Common AppYes

Application fee$50

Application dates

Early DecisionNov 15

Early ActionDec 1

Regular DecisionFeb 15

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Academics

Graduation rate74%

Retention rate85%

Student–faculty ratio16:1

Full-time faculty33%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$75,059

Avg starting salary$61,000

Job placement rate98%

Earn more than HS grad86%

Economic mobility195%

Loan default (3 yr)2%

Loan repayment (3 yr)74%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School

6,904Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio

Female 64%Male 36%

76% WhiteRacial diversity

White 76%Hispanic 13%Black 3%Asian 2%Other 5%

Greek lifeYes

Campus housingYes

Campus life

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Student reviews

Professors

Current Student

Sacred Heart University offers a welcoming and vibrant community with a strong focus on academic excellence and personal growth.

Campus and vibes

Current Student

I truly feel at home at Sacred Heart. This is where I've met some of my favorite people, and the connections and relationships I've formed here are what really make this place special.

Current Student

My time at Sacred Heart was a really positive experience overall. I loved the community feel on campus—everyone’s super supportive and there’s a lot of school spirit.

Current Student

I have attended Sacred Heart for 3 years now as a student-athlete, not from the New England area, and my experience has been very mixed.

Current Student

The environment is very welcoming and there's always some sort of event going on that allows for students to get together and have fun.

About Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University prioritizes campus safety with 24-hour security patrols and emergency phones strategically placed throughout the campus. The university also offers a safety escort service and mobile emergency alerts to ensure student safety. While the campus is generally considered safe, students are encouraged to take precautions, especially when off-campus at night.

Endowment$268,374,203

Avg faculty salary$129,024

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