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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
  • 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
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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,0384,5307,568
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam94096%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading471580
SAT ® Math503596
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving72%14%18%88%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,250$4,528$4,047$11,926
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.9%2.4%2.0%
Number in Default212425
Number in Repayment1,0929681,222
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Note:
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.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--33--
Exercise Physiology-----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--55--
Bookkeeping-1---
Business Administration--19141-
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-31217-
 
Education
Education---409-
Elementary and Middle School Administration54----
Reading Teacher Education12----
 
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-611--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--6--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--7--
Religious Studies---4-
Religious Studies, Other-----
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--37-
 
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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1252%
American Indian140.2%
Black2514%
Asian1202%
Hispanic3315%
White4,83480%
Unknown3486%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181072%
Ages 18-191,71228%
Ages 20-211,54326%
Ages 22-2489115%
Ages 25-295549%
Ages 30-343145%
Ages 35-392324%
Ages 40-494207%
Ages 50-652214%
Age Over 6510.02%
Age Unknown280.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,137689448
Faculty Status564201363
Tenured Faculty7878-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service564201363
Primarily Instruction564201363
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1301246
Other Professionals20115843
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24220636
Clerical And Secretarial957916
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance12611016
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$7,931,990$3,969,512$3,962,478
Ratio (%)100%50%50%
 
Participants
All Athletes753427326
Unduplicated Athletes699404295
Baseball3333-
Basketball271413
All Track Combined1226161
Fencing382315
Field Hockey21-21
Football124124-
Golf241113
Ice Hockey532726
Lacrosse724824
Rowing18-18
Soccer633231
Softball20-20
Swimming18-18
Tennis221111
Volleyball321616
Wrestling2727-
Bowling17-17
Equestrian22-22
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$59,559$49,143
Assistant Coaches-$38,742$32,735
 
Coaches
All Coaches783741
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Fencing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Ice Hockey532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Rowing1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Wrestling11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Equestrian3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male59%
Female70%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien71%
Black62%
Asian67%
Hispanic51%
White66%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less57%
5 Years64%
6 Years66%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related15
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related25
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary3128
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary3333
Vehicle Theft61
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