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Sacred Heart University Healthcare Programs

Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, CT. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Sacred Heart University Rankings

SHU has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#1 of 2	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#2 of 3	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#2 of 7	Region — New England
College Major Best Value	#3 of 3	State — Connecticut
College Major Best Value	#3 of 4	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#4 of 41	State — Connecticut
Overall Quality	#5 of 11	State — Connecticut

Where Is Sacred Heart University?

Get in touch with SHU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Phone:	2033717999
Website:	www.sacredheart.edu/
Admissions:	www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Financial Aid:	www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/

How Do I Get Into SHU?

You can apply to SHU online at: https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/

SHU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SHU

Here’s what SHU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into SHU?

SHU admits 65%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SHU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,643	3,598	64%
Women	10,852	7,183	66%

Can I Afford Sacred Heart University?

The average net price after aid at SHU is $45,459. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$50,084
In-State Fees	$320
Out-of-State Tuition	$50,084
Out-of-State Fees	$320
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$50,404
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$50,404

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at SHU receive some form of financial aid (1,903 students).

Approximately 95% of students at SHU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,629 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,441.

Student Loan Debt

57% of SHU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,464 per year.

Sacred Heart University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,801 students enrolled at SHU. SHU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,904 undergraduate students at SHU, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sacred Heart University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	117
Black or African American	220
Hispanic	1,007
White	5,122
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	186
Non-Resident	82

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SHU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	588
Connecticut	434
New Jersey	398
Massachusetts	250
Rhode Island	43

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Sacred Heart University Graduate Student Diversity

4,219 of SHU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SHU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sacred Heart University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	113
Black or African American	274
Hispanic	320
White	1,831
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	1,518

Online Learning at Sacred Heart University

SHU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,056 undergraduate students at SHU took at least one online class — of those, 168 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 697 students took at least one online class and 1,143 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Sacred Heart University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by SHU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	212	138	—	421
Medical Illustration and Informatics	—	285	—	285
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	62	—	147
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	86	37	—	138
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	55	33	—	88
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	30	—	30
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Sacred Heart University

SHU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SHU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.