Overview
Student Population
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Online | sacredheart.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Sacred Heart University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 11,717 prospective students applied, and 7,489 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,601 enrolled in the school. 6,325 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,633 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $42,800 plus fees of $270.
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Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $270 |
| Room and Board | $15,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,650 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,880 |
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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 36% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130253 IPEDS survey data for Sacred Heart University.
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