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Sacred Heart University (SHU)

  • 5151 Park Ave
  • Fairfield, CT 06825
  • OPEID College Code: 00140300
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  • General Phone: (203) 371-7999
  • President: Anthony J Cernera
  • Website: www.sacredheart.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 5,801
  • College Alias: SHU
  • College Mascot: Pioneers
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2006
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,2993,9186,217
Number Granted Admission (%)1,361 (59%)2,517 (64%)3,878 (62%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)331 (24%)600 (24%)931 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam90297%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470578
SAT ® Math496588
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving71%11%18%89%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,458$4,347$3,449$8,581
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.0%1.5%2.4%
Number in Default252126
Number in Repayment1,2221,3951,048
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$27,150$25,300$23,750
Out of State Tuition and Fees$27,150$25,300$23,750
Books and Supplies$750$700$700
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,608$11,030$10,339
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,864$4,864$4,864
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$41,008$38,530$36,289
Out of State$41,008$38,530$36,289
Off Campus
In-State$34,264$32,364$30,814
Out of State$34,264$32,364$30,814
Off Campus with Family
In-State$29,400$27,500$25,950
Out of State$29,400$27,500$25,950
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--27--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--38--
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping-1---
Business Administration and Management--16069-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-27---
Finance--42--
International Business, Trade and Commerce--3--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--19--
Communication, Journalism and Related Programs, Other--11--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--2228-
 
Education
Education---349-
Education, Other---21-
Elementary and Middle School Administration51----
Reading Teacher Education9----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--26--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature--5--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--43--
Family Practice Nurse-----
Health, Health Care Administration and Management-----
Nursing--40--
Nursing Administration---13-
Nursing, Other-----
Occupational Therapy---7-
Physical Therapy---234
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other---2-
 
History
History--17--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant, Paralegal-2---
Legal Professions and Studies, Other--2--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-928--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--8--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--1--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--5--
Religious Studies--1--
Religious Studies, Other-----
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--67-
 
Psychology
Psychology--167--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--13--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration-----
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies--43--
 
Social Sciences
Economics--6--
Political Science and Government--27--
Sociology--7--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education---3-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies--12--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,801
    • Undergraduate: 4,226 Graduate: 1,575
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,084 Female: 3,717
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,647 Female: 2,579
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 437 Female: 1,138
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,029 Part-Time: 1,772
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,465 Part-Time: 761
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 564 Part-Time: 1,011
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien871%
American Indian120.2%
Black2304%
Asian871%
Hispanic3165%
White4,99186%
Unknown781%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181142%
Ages 18-191,66629%
Ages 20-211,49126%
Ages 22-2482914%
Ages 25-294748%
Ages 30-342975%
Ages 35-392394%
Ages 40-494207%
Ages 50-652284%
Age Uknown430.7%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,129698431
Faculty Status525199326
Tenured Faculty7575-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service525199326
Primarily Instruction525199326
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1371343
Other Professionals21015555
Technical and/or Paraprofessional25721047
Clerical And Secretarial1047925
Skilled Crafts77-
Service and/or Maintenance13611719
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,788 (183)$70,927 (98)$64,169 (85)
Professor$93,281 (24)$94,423 (15)$91,379 (9)
Associate Professor$74,646 (61)$76,983 (34)$71,703 (27)
Assistant Professor$61,075 (71)$62,361 (41)$59,319 (30)
Instructor$47,335 (25)$45,034 (8)$48,418 (17)
Lecturer$46,639 (2)- (-)$46,639 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,577 (16)$110,531 (3)$82,280 (13)
Professor$125,878 (2)$125,878 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$94,845 (4)- (-)$94,845 (4)
Assistant Professor$77,511 (9)$79,836 (1)$77,221 (8)
Instructor$72,495 (1)- (-)$72,495 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,099 (199)$71,506 (101)$64,587 (98)
Professor$94,028 (26)$95,431 (17)$91,379 (9)
Associate Professor$74,828 (65)$76,983 (34)$72,464 (31)
Assistant Professor$61,339 (80)$62,431 (42)$60,132 (38)
Instructor$47,796 (26)$45,034 (8)$49,024 (18)
Lecturer$46,639 (2)- (-)$46,639 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$6,161,408$3,150,341$3,011,067
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes709392317
Unduplicated Athletes676373303
Baseball2828-
Basketball241311
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1116348
Fencing321814
Field Hocky24-24
Football107107-
Golf241212
Ice Hockey672740
Lacrosse664620
Rowing27-27
Soccer563026
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving (Combined)22-22
Tennis231211
Volleyball271413
Wrestling2222-
Bowling16-16
Equestrian13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,481$29,203
Assistant Coaches-$22,722$10,780
 
Coaches
All Coaches653134
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Fencing312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Field Hocky2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Ice Hockey422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Rowing2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving (Combined)3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Wrestling11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Equestrian1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male66%
Female66%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien62%
Black61%
Asian80%
Hispanic52%
White66%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related51
Residence Hall
Drug Related51
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary3330
Vehicle Theft11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary2826
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