Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001403
- Phone: (203) 582-8200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
63.92%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,740Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Sacred Heart University (SHU)
Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT
SHU is a nonprofit private institution located in Fairfield, CT and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Over 6,200 students enroll at Sacred Heart University per year.
Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 20 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $36,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $10,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The SHU "Pioneers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.sacredheart.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students SHU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Sacred Heart University is around 9,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 67% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $43,000-$51,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $630 to $750 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $16,243 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $10,327 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Sacred Heart University may offer services including:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- English Language Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Sacred Heart University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northeast Conference)
- Basketball (Northeast Conference)
- Track and Field (Northeast Conference)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (Northeast Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling
- Equestrian
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Sacred Heart University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Exercise Physiology (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Finance (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (M)
- Communications (B)
- Multimedia (M)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
- Liberal Arts
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Sacred Heart University.
- Fairfield University in Willimantic, CT (5 miles away)
- University of Bridgeport in Branford, CT (5 miles away)
- Albertus Magnus College in Gunnison, CO (18 miles away)
- Post University in Stratford, CT (23 miles away)
- Quinnipiac University in Danielson, CT (23 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001403
- Phone: (203) 582-8200
- School Homepage