Sacred Heart University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Quick Facts
6,904
Total Enrollment
68%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
$63,925
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,460
In-State Tuition
$45,459
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Sacred Heart University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 5151 Park Ave |
| City | Fairfield, CT |
| ZIP Code | 06825-1000 |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: John Petillo (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 6,904 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% |
| Black | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 13.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.1% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 3.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 5.4% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$48,460
In-State Tuition
$48,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,669
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,459
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 57% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 15% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,860 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $30,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 74% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $37,374 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $38,526 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $43,128 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $47,177 |
| $110,001+ | $47,318 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$63,925
6 Years After
$71,006
8 Years After
$75,059
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $44,282 | 75th percentile: $86,108
Earnings by Family Income Background
$63,628
Low Income
$64,127
Middle Income
$63,752
High Income
Student Outcomes
85%
Full-Time Retention
75%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,752
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,593
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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