Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$63,925
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
74%
Annual Tuition
$48,460
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $75,059 ten years after entry — 39% above the national median. Acceptance rate 67.7%, in-state 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.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$56k
1 YEAR
$64k
5 YEARS
$75k
10 YEARS
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.
Popular Programs
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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.