Sacred Heart University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Sacred Heart University has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.2%(5,173)
Hispanic
12.4%(831)
African American
3.7%(248)
Asian
1.5%(103)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.5%(167)
Unknown
2.6%(175)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment10,721
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Sacred Heart University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Sacred Heart University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.1%(2,245)
Women
66.9%(4,537)

Gender Statistics

Men2,245

21% of total enrollment

Women4,537

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sacred Heart University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(19)
18-19
45.7%(3,098)
20-21
41.3%(2,799)
22-24
8.1%(546)
25+
4.7%(320)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.8%(111)
22-24
39.5%(1,554)
25+
57.7%(2,274)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Sacred Heart University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 23% in-state residents, 75% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
23.4%(416)
Out-of-State
75.1%(1,332)
International
1.5%(26)

Regional Representation

In-State416

23% of student body

Out-of-State1,332

75% of student body

International26

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age