Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT | sacredheart.edu
Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Fairfield, CT with proximity to world class hospitals and a high concentration of Fortune 500 corporations with a central location between NYC and Boston. SHU is home to more than 6,600 undergraduate students with a freshman class of 2000. 92% of students live on campus. SHU offers eight schools and colleges in Arts and Sciences, Health Professions, Education, Communication, Engineering, Social Work and Business with over 40 dual degree undergraduate-graduate programs as well. SHU continues to invest significantly in facilities including 8 new residence halls (Pioneer Village) and the Martire Family Hockey Arena.
Representatives
Kim Parrett
She/Her/Hers
Director of Regional Admissions
(203) 610-9500 parrettk@sacredheart.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
HPN (50 mi) or BDL
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,600 / 10,000
Average Class Size
23
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
40% / 20% / 15%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
MAAC
Average ACT / SAT
25 / 1250
Average GPA
3.6
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
14,000 / 9,000 (60%)
Deposits
2,000
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Sometimes
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I - November 15
Early Action I - December 1
Early Decision II - January 15
Early Action II - February 1
Regular Decision - February 15
Transfer App Deadline
No Deadline
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Feb 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Deadline
Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Points of Pride
Another SHU campus located in Dingle, Ireland
First lay-led Catholic institution in the U.S.
Premier hockey and skating arena (Martire Family Arena) opened in 2023
