Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT • privateCSS ProfileDI | MAAC | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,549 • Total: 12,695
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT
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Website
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)
$63,390
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $48,160
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$14,030
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $37,374
$30,001-48,000 $38,526
$48,001-75,000 $43,128
$75,001-110,000 $47,177
$110,001+ $47,318
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$46,165

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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