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Overview
Sacred Heart University is a Catholic liberal arts institution in southwest Connecticut and the first Catholic university in the nation to be staffed by non-clergy members. The second largest Catholic university in the Northeast, Sacred Heart is home to eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. As a Catholic school, SHU celebrates mass five days per week at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. For athletically inclined students, SHU fields 31 men’s and women’s teams known as the Pioneers.
Acceptance Rate:
66%
Average Net Price:
$43,313
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1175
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $48,460 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $48,460 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,484
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,104
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,376
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2916
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,104
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$82,728,704
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$48,416,798
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,381
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,270
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,819
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
13316
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
138
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1175
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,721
Total Number of Undergrads
6,782
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
68
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
198
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
51%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
red, white, and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Total Male Athletes
399
Total Female Athletes
418
Intramural Sports
21
Sports Club
16
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sacred Heart University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,800
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Hartford
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Sacred Heart University
Sikorsky
UnitedHealth Group
People's United Bank, N.A.
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI learned more my first semester then I did of two years of high school.
Jaclyn from wolcott, CT
the projects and research papers keep me busy. by attending classes everyday and doing all your homework keeps you learning more and more each day.
juliette from New Britain, CT
Sacred Heart University is a closely knit private school focused in on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and they live up to this tradition exceptionally. In each of its core classes, and in every learning opportunity students take part in, they are reminded to question their core values and life's purpose. Its wide range of academics, sports, and extracurricular activities make the school a place where students can express themselves in other than just the classroom.
Allison from Trumbull, CT
Sacred Heart's curriculum is challenging yet useful. Everything taught is applied to the community outside of Sacred Heart. Most teachers form a personal relationship with their students which makes it helpful to ask for extra help if there isn't clarification on a certain subject.
Connecticut
SHU has great professors that give you personal attention.
Erin from Glenwood, NJ
The school is beautiful and very clean. The students, faculty and staff are all very personable and always willing to help. The campus is safe and there are a lot of safety features in place to make students feel even safer.
Rebecca from Newport, RI
Excellent opportunities here with an amazing sense of community. I was able to obtain two Business degrees in 4 years while working because the school really does care about it's students and caters to you. I was extremely well prepared for the real world and my career after graduating.
Brittney from Port Washington, NY
Sacred Heart University was my number one college for as long as I can remember. Being accepted was the best feeling and the school did not disappoint me. Sacred Heart University is a smaller college but is truly a great school.
Connecticut
The environment on campus is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. The school is small and easy to get around.
Madeline from Suffern, NY
sacred heart is an excellent liberal arts institution! as a current student majoring in biology i am not only getting a great education as far as my major classes, but an all around education! sacred heart university has provided it's students with excellent staff, superb education and provides the tools for students to become well rounded successful adults.
Carina from Stratford, CT
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