Sacred Heart University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

65.4%

Applicants (fall 2023)

14,284

Admitted (fall 2023)

9,667

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

1,905

Yield (admitted who enroll)

20%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

70%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

64%

SAT reading, middle 50%

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SAT math, middle 50%

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ACT composite, middle 50%

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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

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High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

considered

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

not considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$69,289

Tuition & fees – in-state

$50,404

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$50,404

Median debt at graduation

$25,000

Students with federal loans

57%

Graduate within 6 years

73%

Freshmen who return for year 2

83%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$56,028

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$75,059

Undergraduates

7,087

Graduate students

3,818

Student-to-faculty ratio

15 : 1

Women

64%

Students receiving Pell grants

16%

Full-time faculty

33%

President

John Petillo

Main phone

(203) 371-7999

Address

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000

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