by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHU as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, placing at #50 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 50 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 13 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 69 |
Here is each degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SHU awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University awarded 3 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
SHU is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in liberal arts general studies from SHU were men.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHU conferred 3 associate’s completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).