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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fairfield, CT. It enrolls about 11,179 students and admits roughly 68% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationFairfield, CT 06825
CountyGreater Bridgeport Planning Region
Enrollment11,179
Acceptance rate68%
Applicants / admitted14,284 / 9,667
In-state tuition & fees$48,460
Out-of-state tuition & fees$48,460
Graduation rate (150%)74%
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate85%
Campus settingSuburb: Large
Size category10,000 - 19,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
Websitehttps://www.sacredheart.edu/
Phone2033717999

Admissions

About 14,284 students applied and 9,667 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,905 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $48,460 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 1,388 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 74% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Sacred Heart University is in Fairfield, CT, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Its coordinates are 41.2209, -73.2433.

Nearby institutions

Porter & Chester Institute 5 km · BridgeportNew England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport 7 km · BridgeportFairfield University 7 km · FairfieldPaier College 8 km · BridgeportUniversity of Bridgeport 8 km · BridgeportBranford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport 8 km · Bridgeport

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?

About 68% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 14,284 applicants.

How much does Sacred Heart University cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $48,460 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Sacred Heart University?

About 11,179 students are enrolled.