by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Sacred Heart University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Sacred Heart University was awarded 30 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, SHU is ranked #211 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
SHU is also ranked #7 on the Best Colleges in Connecticut list.
The acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University is a competitive 65%, so make sure you take your application seriously when putting it together. Even leaving out a minor detail could be a reason to move you to the rejection pile.
The student to faculty ratio at Sacred Heart University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Sacred Heart University is 33%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 85% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Sacred Heart University enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at SHU for first-time, full-time students is 74%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Sacred Heart University.
The current enrollment includes 6,904 undergraduates at SHU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Sacred Heart University.
The average net price of SHU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for SHU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,374 | $38,526 | $43,128 | $47,177 | $47,318 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SHU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At SHU, approximately 57% of students took out student loans averaging $6,464 a year. That adds up to $25,856 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Sacred Heart University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $75,059 in their early years. This is good news for future Sacred Heart University graduates since it is 53% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Sacred Heart University make the most money.
Sacred Heart University is an private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Sacred Heart University.
Get in touch with Sacred Heart University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 |
| Phone: | 2033717999 |
| Website: | www.sacredheart.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SacredHeartUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SacredHeartUniv |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from Sacred Heart University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,920 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 537 | $54,521 |
| Nursing | 421 | $83,479 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 351 | NA |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 285 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 156 | $46,044 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 147 | $70,529 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 141 | $46,502 |
| Allied Health Professions | 138 | $26,824 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 136 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,224 students took at least one online class at Sacred Heart University.
Learn more about online learning at Sacred Heart University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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