Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT • private • CSS Profile • I | MAAC | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 7,549 • Total: 12,695

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT
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Website

www.sacredheart.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,700 (35.8%) • Female: 4,849 (64.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	150	2.0%
Black/African American	276	3.7%
Hispanic/Latino	968	12.8%
White	5,625	74.5%
Two or More Races	190	2.5%
International	96	1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

9,667 admitted from 14,284 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	12/01/2025
ED I:	11/15/2025
ED II:	01/15/2026
RD:	07/28/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

74.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

68.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

85.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$70,424

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $50,084

Room & Board

$19,140

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$38,691
$30,001-48,000	$40,517
$48,001-75,000	$41,647
$75,001-110,000	$46,348
$110,001+	$48,217

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$46,165

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

MAAC

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (12)

Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (17)

Basketball Bowling Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing

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Common questions about Sacred Heart University

What is Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate?

Sacred Heart University accepts 68% of applicants, from 14,284 applications.

How much does Sacred Heart University cost?

Tuition and fees are $50,084. Families earning under $30,000 pay $38,691 on average after aid.

Does Sacred Heart University require SAT or ACT scores?

Sacred Heart University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Sacred Heart University's graduation rate?

74% of students graduate within six years.