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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,925

Acceptance Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$48,460

At a Glance

Total Students

6,904

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

57%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Sacred Heart University is a private, non-profit institution with 6,904 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 67.7% and a graduation rate of 73.7%. The retention rate is 84.8%. The in-state tuition is $48,460.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $56,028. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $63,925, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $75,059. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 56.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$64k

5 YEARS

$75k

10 YEARS

Top 10% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Sacred Heart University graduates report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $56,028. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $63,925. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $75,059. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Sacred Heart University has a 67.7% acceptance rate and a 73.7% graduation rate. The university retains 84.8% of its students. The in-state tuition is $48,460, and 56.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, CT 06825-1000

Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sacred Heart University has an acceptance rate of 67.7%.