Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Sacred Heart University reported a 67.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fairfield, CT. The historical average net price is $46,174 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

14,284 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$46,174

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

74.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

7,087

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Sacred Heart University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$38,691
$30,001 – $48,000$40,517
$48,001 – $75,000$41,647
$75,001 – $110,000$46,348
$110,000+$48,217

Top Majors at Sacred Heart University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing419
Health Professions353
Biological & Biomedical Sciences180
Psychology129
Communication & Journalism87
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice64
Social Sciences50
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies47
Liberal Arts & General Studies30
Visual & Performing Arts22

Financial Aid at Sacred Heart University

About Sacred Heart University

Official website: https://www.sacredheart.edu/

Admissions: https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart University

What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University reported a 68% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 14,284. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Sacred Heart University?

The historical 68% acceptance rate suggests Sacred Heart University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Sacred Heart University?

The stored historical average net price at Sacred Heart University is $46,174 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,597 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Sacred Heart University is 74%. its stored first-year retention rate is 83%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Sacred Heart University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Sacred Heart University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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