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Student Body
At Sacred Heart, “Everyone here welcomes you like family!” This sentiment stems from a variety of students who attribute it to a close-knit “community of peers” and a willingness to be “very accepting...even if there are differences.” They also chalk it up to an overall outgoing demeanor and suggest that the school’s medium size might actually drive students to participate in order to have “a big campus community” because when you “get involved and meet people [it makes] it seem bigger.” Other words frequently used to describe the student body include its “positive attitude” and good manners—“We are a door-holding campus”—and motivation to get involved in “loving and helpful” ways. As one student describes it, “I believe that no institution has students that love their school more than we do,” a sentiment that’s seemingly only grown in response to the pandemic. “Students have been even more kind and understanding of each other. It is a great community!”
Campus Life
Students at Sacred Heart continually mention opportunity, whether that’s being active in recreational or intramural sports, getting involved in the mentorship of younger students and high-schoolers through programs like Best Buddies or buildOn, or pursuing additional academic interests like the new neuroscience club or SHU Innovate, which helps students discover technology and its social and ethical implications. It’s rare to find a program that students aren’t enthusiastic about, no matter how specific: “I am on the Irish Dance Ensemble, one of the greatest teams I’ve been a part of.” And of course, there’s a strong ministry outreach, described by some as “the soul and heart of campus,” which “makes every single person feel welcome.” In short, “SHU is fun. Class, work, fraternity. I love it here.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Robert Gilmore
Director of Campus Experience
Director of Campus Experience
Address
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone
203-371-7881
Email
vist@sacredheart.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center
Edgerton Center for Performing Arts
Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
JP's Diner - first on-campus diner in New England serves up typical diner fare to students - open late. Outtakes - a great spot for students to grab a quick snack or bite to eat. Serves Starbucks coffee. Red's - on campus pub open for students ages 21 and older. Center for Healthcare Education - state-of-the-art facility for nursing and health profession students. William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center West Campus
Edgerton Center for Performing Arts
Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
JP's Diner - first on-campus diner in New England serves up typical diner fare to students - open late. Outtakes - a great spot for students to grab a quick snack or bite to eat. Serves Starbucks coffee. Red's - on campus pub open for students ages 21 and older. Center for Healthcare Education - state-of-the-art facility for nursing and health profession students. William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center West Campus
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Fairfield Beach
Downtown Fairfield
New York City
SoNo Arts District (South Norwalk)
Westfield Shopping Center/Trumbull Mall
Downtown Fairfield
New York City
SoNo Arts District (South Norwalk)
Westfield Shopping Center/Trumbull Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10am, 12pm, 2pm Sat 10am + 12pm and select sundays
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10am, 12pm, 2pm Sat 10am + 12pm and select sundays
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Year-round on weekdays, weekends
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
gilmorer@sacredheart.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Day visits. Admitted students only.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle buses, taxis, buses, MetroNorth, Amtrak; LaGauardia, JFK, Westchester, New Haven and Bradley Airports.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Merritt Parkway (Route 15). Exit 47.
Through roundabout, onto Park Avenue, campus entrance on the right.
Local Accommodations
Best Western, Fairfield, CT
Marriott Hotel, Trumbull, CT
AmeriSuites Hotel, Shelton, CT
Marriott Courtyard, Shelton, CT
Hilton Hotel, Shelton, CT
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 11,748
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average HS GPA: 3.55
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — December 1
Early Action — December 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
970
with Terminal Degree
453
575
Women
395
Men
110
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Frank R. Martire
Executive Chairman of the Board of Fidelity National Information Services
Kevin Nealon
Actor, Comedian
Suzanne Greco
President and CEO of Subway
Gary Levin
President and CEO of Levin Financial Group
Dianne Auger
President and CEO of St. Vincent?s Hospital Foundation
William Roberti
Former President and CEO of Brooks Brothers
Douglas L. Kennedy
President and CEO, Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Academic Rating
80/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
70%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,503
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,140
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,740
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$45,630
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$22,433
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,800
Required Fees
$270
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,790
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,960
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,158
Foreign Countries Represented
30
Demographics
2.06%
Asian
4.67%
Black
12.46%
Hispanic
72.90%
Caucasian
3.92%
Unknown
1.47%
International
66% female
34% male
64% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
50%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
88/99
First-Year Students living on campus
92%
Campus Environment
Suburban
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Student Accessibility
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kathy Radziunas
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/student-success-center/office-of-student-accessibility/documentation-guidelines/Documentation Required for ADHD
https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/student-success-center/office-of-student-accessibility/documentation-guidelines/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-addadhd/Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
164
Number of Honor Societies
21
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
3
32% join a fraternity
55% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
13% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Pioneers)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Pioneers)
21 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Bowling
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
Health
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
LGBT Support Groups: Gender Sexuality Alliance
Safe Zone Training
Minority Support Groups: For more information please visit: https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/diversity--inclusion/
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Yale University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Lenovo, Apple
