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Sacred Heart University

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$45,280Avg. Net Price
73%Grad Rate
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Sacred Heart University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is SHU's enrollment deposit?

Sacred Heart University requires a deposit of $1,500 to confirm your enrollment.


Enrollment Deposit Cost

$1,500

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National Rank

99.90%

Sacred Heart University is in the top 99.90% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

100.00%

Sacred Heart University is in the top 100.00% of colleges in the state of Connecticut for deposit cost. 4.55% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

99.90%

Sacred Heart University is in the top 99.90% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Sacred Heart University educates a diverse community of 12,067 students, with 7,266 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 4,801 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

12,067


Total Undergraduates

7,266

Total Graduates

4,801


Full-Time vs Part-Time

81% Full-Time

19% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Sacred Heart University has a 68% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Sacred Heart University has test required that focus on each student's unique potential.


Acceptance Rate

68%


Application Fee

$50


SAT

Students submitting SAT

0%

ACT

Students submitting ACT

0%

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Location

Located in Fairfield, CT, Sacred Heart University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Fairfield


County

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region


State

Connecticut


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

Sacred Heart University features a student-focused approach with a 16 : 1 student-faculty ratio, Roman Catholic values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

16 : 1


Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Sacred Heart University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $45,280 with 100% of students receiving financial assistance including 15% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$45,280


Received Aid

100%


Pell Recipients

15%


Tuition

$24,080 In-State

$24,080 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Sacred Heart University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 22% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
2,416 (33%)
Women
4,850 (67%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
30 (0%)
18-19
3,193 (46%)
20-21
2,954 (42%)
22-24
518 (7%)
Over 25
262 (4%)

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Outcomes

Sacred Heart University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 73% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

73%

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