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
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 6,023
- College Alias: SHU
- College Mascot: Pioneers
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Sacred Heart University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.sacredheart.edu

Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Sacred Heart University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sacredheart.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,038 | 4,530 | 7,568 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,907 (63%) | 3,021 (67%) | 4,928 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 404 (21%) | 576 (19%) | 980 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 940 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 471 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 503 | 596 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SHU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 14% | 18% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,250 | $4,528 | $4,047 | $11,926 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,092 | 968 | 1,222 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $30,298 | $28,990 | $27,150 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $30,298 | $28,990 | $27,150 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $30,298 | $28,990 | $27,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,970 | $11,330 | $11,608 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,864 | $4,864 | $4,864 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,700 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,668 | $42,720 | $41,008 |
| In-State | $44,668 | $42,720 | $41,008 |
| Out of State | $44,668 | $42,720 | $41,008 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $37,562 | $36,254 | $34,264 |
| In-State | $37,562 | $36,254 | $34,264 |
| Out of State | $37,562 | $36,254 | $34,264 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,498 | $31,190 | $29,400 |
| In-State | $32,498 | $31,190 | $29,400 |
| Out of State | $32,498 | $31,190 | $29,400 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||||
| Biology | - | - | 33 | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||||
| Accounting | - | - | 55 | - | - |
| Bookkeeping | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Business Administration | - | - | 191 | 41 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other | - | 16 | - | - | - |
| Finance | - | - | 54 | - | - |
| Marketing | - | - | - | - | - |
| Communications and Journalism | |||||
| Communication | - | - | 40 | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism, Other | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||||
| Computer | - | 3 | 12 | 17 | - |
| Education | |||||
| Education | - | - | - | 409 | - |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration | 54 | - | - | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | - | - | - | - |
| English Language and Literature | |||||
| English Language and Literature | - | - | 35 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | - | 8 | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||||
| Athletic Training | - | - | 63 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse | - | - | - | 6 | - |
| Nursing | - | - | 66 | - | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | - | - | 13 | - |
| Nursing, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
| Occupational Therapy | - | - | - | 15 | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
| History | |||||
| History | - | - | 19 | - | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |||||
| Paralegal | - | - | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||||
| General Studies | - | 6 | 11 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||||
| Mathematics | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |||||
| Philosophy | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Religious Studies | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| Religious Studies, Other | - | - | - | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | |||||
| Chemistry | - | - | 3 | 7 | - |
| Psychology | |||||
| Psychology | - | - | 142 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||||
| Social Work | - | - | 17 | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | |||||
| Criminal Justice | - | - | 38 | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Administration | - | - | - | 9 | - |
| Social Sciences | |||||
| Economics | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Political Science | - | - | 22 | - | - |
| Sociology | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||||
| Religious Education | - | - | - | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||||
| Art Studies | - | - | 23 | - | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,023 Undergraduate: 4,192 Graduate: 1,831
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,227 Female: 3,796
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,654 Female: 2,538
- Graduate Gender Male: 573 Female: 1,258
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,214 Part-Time: 1,809
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,534 Part-Time: 658
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 680 Part-Time: 1,151
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 125 | 2% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Black | 251 | 4% |
| Asian | 120 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 5% |
| White | 4,834 | 80% |
| Unknown | 348 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 107 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,712 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,543 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 891 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 554 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 314 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 232 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 420 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 221 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Age Unknown | 28 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,137 | 689 | 448 |
| Faculty Status | 564 | 201 | 363 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 78 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 564 | 201 | 363 |
| Primarily Instruction | 564 | 201 | 363 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 130 | 124 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 201 | 158 | 43 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 242 | 206 | 36 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 95 | 79 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 126 | 110 | 16 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,992 (186) | $74,024 (93) | $65,961 (93) |
| Professor | $98,976 (25) | $101,383 (16) | $94,699 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $75,195 (62) | $76,345 (35) | $73,705 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,950 (70) | $65,140 (33) | $60,997 (37) |
| Instructor | $51,215 (26) | $49,205 (7) | $51,956 (19) |
| Lecturer | $48,000 (3) | $48,000 (2) | $48,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,793 (15) | $95,043 (5) | $70,667 (10) |
| Professor | $132,332 (2) | $132,332 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $96,799 (3) | $87,666 (1) | $101,365 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,372 (9) | $66,400 (1) | $62,993 (8) |
| Instructor | $56,485 (1) | $56,485 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,580 (201) | $74,215 (98) | $65,170 (103) |
| Professor | $99,665 (27) | $102,148 (18) | $94,699 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $75,380 (65) | $76,217 (36) | $74,341 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,685 (79) | $64,822 (34) | $59,316 (45) |
| Instructor | $51,030 (27) | $48,831 (8) | $51,956 (19) |
| Lecturer | $48,000 (3) | $48,000 (2) | $48,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,931,990 | $3,969,512 | $3,962,478 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 753 | 427 | 326 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 699 | 404 | 295 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 122 | 61 | 61 |
| Fencing | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 124 | 124 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Ice Hockey | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Lacrosse | 72 | 48 | 24 |
| Rowing | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 63 | 32 | 31 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Bowling | 17 | - | 17 |
| Equestrian | 22 | - | 22 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $59,559 | $49,143 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $38,742 | $32,735 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 78 | 37 | 41 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Fencing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| White | 66% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 57% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 31 | 28 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 33 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009