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Sacred Heart University

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Fairfield, Connecticut 06825-1000

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Sacred Heart University is a private institution in Fairfield with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,059 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,459.

Established
1963
Motto
Inspiring Minds, Unleashing Hearts
Mascot
"Big Red" the Pioneer
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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68%Acceptance
SAT Avg
6,904Students
16:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$75,059Earnings 10yr
$45,459Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sacred Heart University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,460
Room & Board$18,450
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$66,669
Average Net Price$45,459
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$37,374
$30–48K$38,526
$48–75K$43,128
$75–110K$47,177
$110K+$47,318

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,459

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,860

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

49

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (107)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,904
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 3%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
Freshman Retention84.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,925
8 Years$71,006
10 Years$75,059

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,500
Men
$65,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#209

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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