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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Sacred Heart University campus
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Admission rate
65%
Accessible
Average net price
$45,827
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings
$80,896
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit college in Fairfield, CT with 7,087 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $45,827 per year ($37,930 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,896 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
65%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
14,284
Fall 2023
Admitted
9,667
Fall 2023
Yield
20%
of admitted students enrolled

What Sacred Heart University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$71,445
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$52,410

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$37,930
  • $30–48k$37,832
  • $48–75k$39,021
  • $75–110k$46,463
  • $110k+$49,120

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$80,896
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
7,087
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
19%
  • White75%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black3%
  • Asian2%

Sacred Heart University FAQ

What is Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate?+

Sacred Heart University admits 65% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Sacred Heart University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Sacred Heart University?+

In Fall 2023, 14,284 students applied to Sacred Heart University and 9,667 were admitted; 1,905 enrolled.

Does Sacred Heart University consider legacy status?+

No. Sacred Heart University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Sacred Heart University require an essay?+

Sacred Heart University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Sacred Heart University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $71,445 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $45,827.

What is Sacred Heart University's graduation rate?+

77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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