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Sacred Heart University

#516 in US ranking Fairfield, CT
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$71,445
Tuition & fees
$52,410
Avg. aid
$21,629
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
73%
Median salary
$60,078
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University's recurring events include a Spring Carnival, Greek Sing, and the President's Gala. They serve different purposes: the carnival is a student-life gathering, Greek Sing brings together participating Greek-letter groups for performances, and the gala is a university-hosted event rather than a routine student club meeting.

Homecoming and athletics-related gatherings provide other occasions for students and alumni to meet. Event formats, dates, and eligibility to attend can change, particularly for ticketed or fundraising events; the current campus calendar is more useful than assuming that every named tradition takes place in the same way each year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University provides undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options, and offers campus dining plans. Housing availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a preferred building or room type.

Students considering residence halls or apartment-style accommodations should review eligibility, selection deadlines, contract terms, and whether a meal plan is required for their assignment. Campus housing reports high-speed internet access. First-year students should also account for the reported restriction on registering or parking a car on campus when planning travel and visits home.

Commuters make up a substantial share of enrollment and do not have the same housing or meal-plan expenses as residents. Their transportation, parking eligibility, and time between classes may instead be important parts of an individual budget.

Sacred Heart University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

198

Sacred Heart University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
50%
Campus size
311 acres

Sacred Heart University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Sacred Heart University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Ryan Matura Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Sacred Heart University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Sacred Heart University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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