School Overview

Sacred Heart University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Fairfield, CT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Main Phone: (203) 371-7999
Web Site: www.sacredheart.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,437 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 301 male students and 465 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.3% of the student body, while females made up 60.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 435. One quarter of students scored at least 524.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 412 or higher. One fourth of students scored 518 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• International Business
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Educational Administration
• General Education
• Other Education

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Entrepreneurship

• Religious Education

School Accreditation

Sacred Heart University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Sacred Heart University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Sacred Heart University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Northeast Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.