Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,699
Graduate Enrollment: 3,024
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.12%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2002)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 69.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 62.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 54.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.2%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 4.1%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $63,194
In-State tuition: $45,230Out-of-State tuition: $45,230
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,868 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,462 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,650 (2022)
Average Family Income: $132,239 (2017)
Median Family Income: $106,612 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 16.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $35,846 |
| $30k-48k | $38,263 |
| $48k-75k | $41,854 |
| $75k-110k | $44,916 |
| $110k+ | $45,646 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 69%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 58.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 66.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $55,042 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $66,106 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 24 | $26,908 | $278 | $61,953 ($5,163) | $72,115 ($6,010) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 36 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 74 | $26,399 | $265 | $28,468 ($2,372) | $61,393 ($5,116) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 27 | $404 | $30,372 ($2,531) | $56,438 ($4,703) | |
| Master's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 44 | $51,972 ($4,331) | $56,837 ($4,736) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 24 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 201 | $48,327 ($4,027) | $57,021 ($4,752) | ||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 75 | $355 | $86,801 ($7,233) | $88,008 ($7,334) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $49,152 ($4,096) | |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $48,388 ($4,032) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 46 | $23,250 | $246 | $33,957 ($2,830) | $52,614 ($4,385) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 16 | $34,612 ($2,884) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | $26,831 | $284 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 116 | $26,000 | $276 | $32,291 ($2,691) | $52,667 ($4,389) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 49 | $389 | $55,353 ($4,613) | $61,275 ($5,106) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 26 | $1,803 | $128,125 ($10,677) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 54 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,007 ($2,584) | $53,931 ($4,494) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 50 | $36,511 ($3,043) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 16 | $26,950 | $286 | $47,179 ($3,932) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $466 | $49,627 ($4,136) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 19 | $23,250 | $221 | $46,656 ($3,888) | $84,096 ($7,008) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 11 | $20,750 | $220 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 13 | $42,529 ($3,544) | |||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 38 | $705 | $59,457 ($4,955) | $75,564 ($6,297) | |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | $19,625 | $196 | $57,035 ($4,753) | $57,618 ($4,802) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 222 | $26,000 | $260 | $30,890 ($2,574) | $70,947 ($5,912) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 49 | $483 | $70,056 ($5,838) | $76,229 ($6,352) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 59 | $700 | $73,135 ($6,095) | $81,247 ($6,771) | |
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 34 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 95 | $31,400 | $218 | $75,111 ($6,259) | $75,659 ($6,305) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 206 | $27,000 | $286 | $83,125 ($6,927) | $87,679 ($7,307) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 218 | $369 | $103,484 ($8,624) | $105,141 ($8,762) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 128 | $25,000 | $265 | $45,263 ($3,772) | $60,131 ($5,011) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 96 | $358 | $78,373 ($6,531) | $97,602 ($8,134) | |
| First Professional Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 81 | $27,000 | $286 | $59,525 ($4,960) | $77,390 ($6,449) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 39 | $233 | $73,633 ($6,136) | $93,859 ($7,822) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 114 | $27,000 | $271 | $55,203 ($4,600) | $74,953 ($6,246) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 38 | $393 | $65,255 ($5,438) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 139 | $26,434 | $265 | $44,356 ($3,696) | $64,103 ($5,342) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 17 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $87,327Full time faculty: 33%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $189,836,570 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $245,516,767 (2022)