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Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
Roman Catholic
Private · 4-year · Suburban
Save to my list Last updated July 26, 2026
AI summary i
Sacred Heart University is a private, four-year Roman Catholic institution in suburban Fairfield, CT, enrolling 7,087 students. It has a 65% acceptance rate, with a total cost of attendance of $69,289/year and an average net cost of $46,174/year after aid.
School facts are compiled from public sources, last updated July 26, 2026. Figures like tuition, deadlines, and program availability change — confirm current details with the college.
Majors offered (95) ▸ Agriculture (1) ▸
Art & Design (3) ▸
Biology & Life Sciences (7) ▸
Business (9) ▸
Communications & Media (8) ▸
Computer Science & Technology (3) ▸
Criminal Justice & Law (3) ▸
Education (17) ▸
Engineering (2) ▸
English & Literature (1) ▸
Health & Medical (13) ▸
History (1) ▸
Humanities & Liberal Arts (1) ▸
Interdisciplinary Studies (4) ▸
Languages & Linguistics (1) ▸
Mathematics & Statistics (2) ▸
Music & Performing Arts (2) ▸
Nursing & Allied Health (4) ▸
Philosophy & Religious Studies (2) ▸
Physical Sciences (1) ▸
Psychology (4) ▸
Public & Social Services (3) ▸
Social Sciences (3) ▸
Cost & Aid ▸ In-state Tuition $50,404
Out-of-state Tuition $50,404
Total Cost of Attendance $69,289
Avg Net Cost (after aid) $46,174
Students receiving Pell Grants i 16%
Average net price by family income
$0–30K $38,691
$30–48K $40,517
$48–75K $41,647
$75–110K
Admissions & Outcomes ▸ Acceptance Rate i 65%
SAT Reading (25th–75th) i Not reported
SAT Math (25th–75th) i Not reported
ACT Composite (25th–75th) i Not reported
Graduation Rate i 73%
Retention Rate (first-year) i 83%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry) i
Campus & Student Body ▸ Setting Suburban
Enrollment 7,087
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Gender split 64% women · 36% men
Race / ethnicity of students
Athletics (33 teams) ▸ Women's (19) ▸ Basketball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Bowling NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Cross Country NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Equestrian NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fencing NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Field Hockey NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Golf NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Ice Hockey NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Indoor Track & Field NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Location ▸ Address 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT, 06825
Setting Suburban
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$46,348
Net price = total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships, averaged within each household-income band.
$75,059
Median Graduate Debt i $25,000
Students with Federal Loans i 57%
Loan Default Rate (3-year) i 0%
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% Lacrosse
NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Rowing NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Rugby NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Soccer NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Softball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Swimming & Diving NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Tennis NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Volleyball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Wrestling NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Men's (14) ▸ Baseball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Cross Country NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fencing NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Football (FCS) NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Golf NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Ice Hockey NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Indoor Track & Field NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Lacrosse NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Soccer NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Tennis NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Volleyball NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Wrestling NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference