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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
4,163
Total Undergrads
Including 687 Part-time
974
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
64% Women
36% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Northeast Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

12
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $63,427)
15
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $48,264)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 64 57 - -
Baseball 35 - - -
Basketball 14 14 - -
Bowling - 16 - -
Equestrian - 19 - -
Fencing 17 12 - -
Field Hockey - 23 - -
Football 113 - - -
Golf 13 11 - -
Ice Hockey 26 25 - -
Lacrosse 49 24 - -
Rowing - 22 - -
Soccer 31 27 - -
Softball - 19 - -
Swimming - 17 - -
Tennis 12 11 - -
Volleyball 20 16 - -
Wrestling 21 - - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.7%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.3%
Hispanic 5.0%
Non-resident alien 2.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 8.2%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 77.6%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 7%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 4
Liquor Law Violation 1
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 11
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Allison from Trumbull, CT
  • 5
  • “All the dorms are located conveniently on campus, students are never more than a 5 to 10 minute walk from the main academic buildings. They are clean and up to…”

  • Jan-08-2012 » Read More
  • Carina from Stratford, CT
  • 5
  • “the dorm life is great! i have lived here two years and have had the opportunity to meet the most amazing people. there is a good amount of diversity and…”

  • Feb-27-2012 » Read More
  • Connecticut
  • 5
  • “Living on campus my freshman year was a great decision. I loved having my own place and meeting some of the most amazing people. While at times I experienced a…”

  • Jun-04-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Adria from Smithfield, RI
  • Jun-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Sacred Heart University has many places to eat on campus, as well as many places off campus where you can use your student ID! The student ID can also work as a debit card at many locations all around town. On campus, however, the university is constantly listening to the suggestions given by the students in order to make the food better and more of what the students want.

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  • 4
  • Elyse from Wilder, VT
  • Apr-15-2013 I am a current student here

    There are two main dining facilities on campus: 63's and Linda McMahon Commons. There is also a sandwich shop and an ice cream store.

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  • 3
  • Melissa from Norwalk, CT
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    All the food on campus is great though it can get pricey if you don't keep track of your dining dollars and swipes!

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  • 3
  • Kathleen from White Plains, NY
  • Dec-03-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food and dining at Sacred Heart is pretty good compared to most colleges. They have a wide variety of food to offer and it is very easy to access for the students from their dorms. They have 2 dining halls which enable the students to have a choice between what they would like to eat.

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  • 4
  • Brionna from Bridgeport, CT
  • Oct-05-2012 I am a current student here

    Food is good but you'll always miss a home cooked meal but we do have the option to submit a recipe to be served in the dining hall.

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  • 4
  • Kimpossible
  • Jul-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Sacred Heart just built an awesome student center that is promising amazing food. They also just re did the main dining hall, so the food should be looking up!

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  • 4
  • Nick from Livingston, NJ
  • Jul-15-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    New student center just built with a brand new dining hall. A number of opportunities on campus that are part of the meal plan. Establishments off campus also accept your SHU card which can be filled like a pre-paid debit card.

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  • 3
  • Sarah
  • Jun-24-2012 I am a current student here

    The food tastes good for the first month and then you realize that it's the same thing being served all the time. We just got a new building however that will serve more choices opening this fall so hopefully it gets better.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Adria from Smithfield, RI
  • Jun-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is becomes very popular on campus, however not everyone is involved, nor do you have to be. I am not involved in greek life but who knows maybe in the near future I will be!

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  • 0
  • Melissa from Norwalk, CT
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is a really big part of Sacred Heart, we have a variety of both nationally recognized and local fraternities and sororities on campus and almost everyone is involved!

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  • 0
  • Kimpossible
  • Jul-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is awesome. Currently it is rapidly expanding because of the growing popularity. There are currently 6 sororities on campus and two more coming in the spring and four frats on campus, but there are rumors that there are more to come. Frats and Sororities are not allowed to have houses, but this is not always a bad thing because it means more parties! The greek life community is also very united and has a blast!

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  • 0
  • Sarah
  • Jun-24-2012 I am a current student here

    We do offer Greek life at SHU, though there are no separate living facilities for those involved in it. There are a number of frats and sororities that each get highly involved in the school and community. There is also a strict no hazing policy.

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  • 0
  • Connecticut
  • Jun-04-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is one of the best things about campus. It is definitely the best decision I made freshman year to go Greek. Greek Life on campus is very close, and not only is there a close relationship within sororities and fraternities, but among all of Greek Life. I highly recommend Greek Life for anyone. It's a great way to feel at home on campus and make many friends.

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