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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CTPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 65% Acceptance
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65%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$46,174
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$63,925
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Fairfield, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 65%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
65% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
65%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,964
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,904
Earnings 5yr: $114,536
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,457
Earnings 5yr: $109,783
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,199
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,545
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $103,998
Earnings 5yr: $88,976
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,244
Earnings 5yr: $101,121
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,796
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,733
Earnings 5yr: $93,394
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,380
Earnings 5yr: $85,625
Debt: $31,400
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,209
Earnings 5yr: $92,216
Debt: $26,908
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,777
Earnings 5yr: $91,694
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,946
Earnings 5yr: $88,358
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,970
Earnings 5yr: $99,167
Debt: $23,250
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,626
Earnings 5yr: $77,783
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,320
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,048
Earnings 5yr: $67,635
Debt: $19,625
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,644
Earnings 5yr: $72,873
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,507
Earnings 5yr: $75,004
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,883
Earnings 5yr: $71,830
Debt: $25,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$46,174
In-State Tuition$50,404
Out-of-State Tuition$50,404
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$63,925
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$75,059

Completion Signals

73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,860
Est. Monthly Payment
$214/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%
Men
64%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$122,875
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