Sacred Heart University Admissions and Acceptance Rate

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut admits over half of the applicants each year. Those interested in applying to the school will need to submit an application, letters of recommendation, and official high school transcripts. While SAT or ACT scores are not required, prospective students can submit them if they would like. Calculate your chances of getting in with this free tool from Cappex.

Admissions Data (2018)

Sacred Heart University Acceptance Rate: 60%
GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Sacred Heart Admissions: Sacred Heart University does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores with their application. You are welcome to do so if you want them to be considered.
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Sacred Heart University Description

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart is a relatively young Catholic university. The 69-acre campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, 90 minutes from Manhattan. The university has a 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of about 22. Sacred Heart has 45 degree programs. Among undergraduates, business and psychology are the most popular. The school frequently ranks well among northeastern colleges. On the athletic front, the Sacred Heart University Pioneers compete in the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference. The school fields 31 Division I teams, and students can also participate in 28 club sports.

Enrollment (2018)

Total Enrollment: 8,958 (5,974 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 35 percent male / 65 percent female
86 percent full-time

Costs (2018 -19)

Tuition and Fees: $41,420
Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $15,310
Other Expenses: $2,650
Total Cost: $60,580

Sacred Heart University Financial Aid (2017 -18)

Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 98%
- Loans: 65%
Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $16,243
- Loans: $10,327

Academic Programs

Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Athletic Training, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English, Finance, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
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Graduation and Retention Rates

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 70%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

Men's Sports: Fencing, Football, Wrestling, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball
Women's Sports: Rowing, Rugby, Fencing, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Cross Country