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- School Code: 140300
- Phone: (203) 582-8200
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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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Healthcare Administration Degree
The healthcare administration program at Sacred Heart University prepares students for careers in small private practices, regional hospitals and national medical centers, nursing homes, outpatient care centers, rehabilitation clinics, and home healthcare services. The program focuses on developing, planning, and managing health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Program courses include: business and financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, and health law and regulations. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer healthcare administration degrees.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the Healthcare Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sacred Heart University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 0 |
Master's Degree | 0 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Healthcare Administration program at SHU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Medical and Health Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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