School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Sacred Heart University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Phone203-371-7999
WEBhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aidhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/full-time-undergraduates/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/registrar/veteran-benefits/
Athletichttps://sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/2021/4/21/Compliance-PSA.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/office-of-student-accessibility/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Sacred Heart University is 68.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate68.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$75
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Tuition & Fees

SHU's 2024 tuition & fees is $48,460 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.04% compared to the last year's rate ($46,580).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $34,060. The graduate tuition decreased by -2.27% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$48,460
Graduate Tuition & Fees$34,060
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 10,721 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,221 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SHU has 6,782 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,939 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students10,721
Undergraduate Students6,782
Graduate Students3,939
Online Enrollment1,221
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

SHU offers 119 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SHU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs119 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of less than 12 weeks
Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔