Sacred Heart University, CT
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Sacred Heart University Rankings
Affordability9
Selectivity3
Retention59
Graduation52
Earnings65
Diversity36
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Sacred Heart University
76%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs33%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Sacred Heart University
60%
Admission Rate
464
Median SAT Math
479
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)417–511
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)434–523
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Sacred Heart University
$41K
In-State Tuition
$41K
Out-of-State Tuition
$58K
Average Total Cost
$41K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $35K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $36K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $39K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $43K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Sacred Heart University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$262
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 51% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 50% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Sacred Heart University
83%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 69% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 36% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 89% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Sacred Heart University
96%
Employment Rate
$46K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $46K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $65K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $39K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $56K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Sacred Heart University
5,907
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,984
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 55% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Sacred Heart University, CT
Housatonic Community College
4 miles, SE
Fairfield University
4 miles, S
University of Bridgeport
5 miles, SE