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Sacred Heart University

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  • 5151 Park Ave
    Fairfield , CT 06825-1000
    (203) 371-7999
    http://www.sacredheart.edu

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    Setting
    Large suburb
    Enrollment
    6,283
    Full time
    4,257
    Part time
    2,026
    Men full time
    1,657
    Women full time
    2,600
    Mission Statement

    Sacred Heart University is a coeducational, independent, comprehensive institution of higher learning in the Catholic intellectual tradition whose primary objective is to prepare men and women to live in and make their contributions to the human community.

    Sacred Heart University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    Roman Catholic
    Highest degree offered
    Doctorate
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • Sacred Heart University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (203) 371-7881
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $50
    Applied
    8,313
    Admitted
    4,471
    Enrolled
    1,004
    Admitted %
    53%

    Sacred Heart University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Optional
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required, if available
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Sacred Heart University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    59%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    480
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    560
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    490
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    580
    Students submitting ACT
    30%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    20
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24

    Sacred Heart University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    3%
    Hispanic
    5%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    78%
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    11%
  • Sacred Heart University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $32,723
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $32,723
    Books and Supplies
    $2,250
    On-campus room and board
    $12,780
    Off-campus room and board
    $8,840

    Sacred Heart University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    93%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    18% , $4,750 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    91% , $12,173 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    72% , $11,002 on average
  • Sacred Heart University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 36 0 0
    Exercise Physiology 0 0 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 0 63 0 0
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 0 0 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 181 59 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 6 0 0 0
    Finance, General 0 65 0 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 1 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 40 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0 7 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 14 28 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Education, General 0 0 349 0
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 0 0 0
    Reading Teacher Education 0 0 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 0 0 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 0 32 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 6 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 0 0 0 0
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 59 0 0
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 0 19 0
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0 0 7 0
    Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 0 0 0 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 53 0 0
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 0 22 0
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 0 0 47
    Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 0 0 2 0
    History Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 0 22 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    General Studies 5 20 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Mathematics, General 0 10 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy 0 3 0 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 0 1 8 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 0 9 11 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Psychology, General 0 120 0 0
    Psychology, Other 0 0 0 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Social Work 0 12 0 0
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 0 14 0
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 43 0 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Economics, General 0 5 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 28 0 0
    Sociology 0 6 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 22 0 0
  • Sacred Heart University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Priority application deadline
    February 1
    Fall application deadline
    -
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    March 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    February 15
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    December 1
    College will notify student of early decision by
    December 15
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    May 1
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
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    Application Link
    www.sacredheart.edu/pages/2297_create_an_online_account.cfm?ses=1
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    http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/1613_tour.cfm

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    CEEB Code
    3780
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    Sacred Heart UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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    Sacred Heart University
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    SHU
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Student Reviews of Sacred Heart University

4.5
based on 11 reviews
  • Jaclyn from wolcott, CT

    This school has great programs for prospective nurses and physical therapists as well as other professions, so look into the majors and minors offered here. read full review

  • Stratford, CT

    It's a work load, you will learn within the first semester how to time manage everything and prioritize extra curricular activities such as sports, working, hanging out with friends, volunteer hours, etc. with school work read full review

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