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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,925

Acceptance Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$48,460

At a Glance

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Total Students

6,904

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Retention Rate

85%

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Faculty Ratio

16

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Financial Aid

57%

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Median Debt

$25,000

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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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

One year after graduation, Sacred Heart University alumni earn a median of $56,028. After five years, median earnings increase to $63,925, and after ten years, median earnings reach $75,059. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. Over half of the students, 56.8%, receive financial aid.

Sacred Heart University has a 67.7% acceptance rate and a 73.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 84.8%. The annual in-state tuition is $48,460. The total student population is 6,904.

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Campus Location

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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 68%.