SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, FAIRFIELD, CT
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a mid-sized, private Roman Catholic institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. SHU offers a pretty, suburban campus that blends modern facilities with traditional values, but you don’t have to be Catholic to find your home here.
QUICK STATS
• Private
• Undergraduate Enrollment: ~ 6,900
• Admit Rate: 68%
• Financial Aid Forms Required: FAFSA
• Retention Rate: 85%
• Average Class Size: 24
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
CURRICULUM
• Strongest/Popular Majors: Nursing, Business Administration, and Psychology
• Unique and/or Specialty Majors: Health Sciences, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity
• Strong focus on professional preparation alongside academics
• Offers a Core Curriculum
• Theater Arts Program is also well-regarded and is auditioned based
• Radio station WSHU on campus
• Offers several dual degree programs in multiple disciplines
• Cross-Over Schools include: Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, University of Connecticut
STUDENT BODY
• Great for for students seeking a values-based education and community engagement
• Offers over 60 student-run clubs and organizations, including pre-professional clubs
• 33 teams compete in DI athletics – Go Pioneers!
• Has its own campus diner!
• Students must live on campus for the first 2 years and housing is available for all 4 years
• Pioneer Village is home to 8 residence halls offering traditional and apartment style living
• Attracts many students from the Northeast
• Offers robust Greek Life with 8 sororities, 4 fraternities and almost 25% of students participating
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Applications are read holistically with an eye for fit to major
• Interviews are optional but may be a good idea
• Demonstrated Interest is a very important component of the admissions process
FINANCIALS
Offers both merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid
Visit the Sacred Heart University website.
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