Sacred Heart University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Sacred Heart University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Fairfield, CT. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification. Sacred Heart University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education .

65% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 16,495 applied, 10,781 accepted, and 1,885 enrolled in SHU. 650 men and 1,235 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $50,404 for undergraduate programs and $34,394 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.01% compared to last year at Sacred Heart University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

6,409 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $20,498. For freshmen, 1,773 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $20,597. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 11,022 students enrolled SHU in 2025. By gender, 3,917 men and 7,105 women students are enrolled. There are 7,204 undergraduate and 3,818 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

122 Major Programs

42 programs through online 42 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SHU is 73%. The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 73% Retention Rate 83% Students to Faculty Ratio 15 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,074 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SHU and the average faculty salary is $99,855. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. There are 1,889 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $77,822. Number of Faculties 1,074 Average Faculty Salary $99,855 Number of Staffs 1,889 Average Staff Salary $77,822

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Libraries See More

Athletics

Sacred Heart University is a member of Northeast Conference (NEC). See All Members

Fairfield, CT