Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Fairfield, CT. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The SHU's 2024 tuition & fees is $48,460 for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $20,192.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 10,721 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
SHU's acceptance rate is 68.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.00%.
SHU ranked 8th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Sacred Heart University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Sacred Heart University is $48,460. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $34,060.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $50,416 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,286.
| Undergraduate | $48,460 |
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| Graduate | $34,060 |
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| Undergraduate | $50,416 |
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| Graduate | $33,286 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Sacred Heart University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SHU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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