C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Sacred Heart University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

🌐 https://www.sacredheart.edu/

Outcomes

83/100

Affordability

13/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

83/100

Prestige

C+

56/100

Quick Stats

11,179

Total Enrollment

74%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

68%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Sacred Heart University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $757,096
Avg rent near campus: $3,089/mo — vs ~$1,369/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Sacred Heart University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other

of 24 schools

Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

of 29 schools

#15

Nursing Administration

#21

#30

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$48,160	$48,160
Room	$12,320
Board	$6,130
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$70,760	$70,760

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

15%

Receive Pell Grants

63%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Sciences, General 527 grads/yr Medical Informatics 285 grads/yr Business Statistics 272 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 253 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 156 grads/yr Finance, General 141 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 136 grads/yr Education, General 128 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 124 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 120 grads/yr Accounting 120 grads/yr Social Work 112 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 88 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 86 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 85 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 79 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 78 grads/yr Nursing Administration 70 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 63 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 62 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sacred Heart University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

11,179

Total Students

63%

Women

96%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 10%

Black 4%

Asian 2%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%

Hybrid (Some Online) 37%

Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University has an acceptance rate of 68%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Sacred Heart University?

Tuition at Sacred Heart University is $48,160 for in-state students and $48,160 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart University?

The graduation rate at Sacred Heart University is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Sacred Heart University a good school?

Sacred Heart University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University has a total enrollment of 11,179 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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