Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic institution of higher learning in Fairfield, Connecticut. Founded in 1963, the school has grown into a thriving academic institution, with 5,600 students enrolled in more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level programs. Sacred Heart University was founded upon the core values of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, a Benedictine order dedicated to the mission of applying Scripture and Church teachings to everyday life. As a result, the university is focused on educating the whole person, fostering academic success and excellence in its students, and providing values-based service to the global community.
- Address: 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
- Phone: (203) 371-7999
- Website: https://www.sacredheart.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,313
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $44,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $10,462 |
| Other | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $59,162 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 30%
- Female: 70%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 71%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 22%
- Out-of-State: 78%
- Unknown: 0%