Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT | sacredheart.edu
Sacred Heart University is a private, Roman Catholic university, located about 50 miles northeast of NYC in beautiful, quaint Fairfield, CT. SHU offers over 50 majors in Healthcare professions, Business, Technology, Arts and Sciences, Communication and Education with an emphasis on dual degrees in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech Pathology and many others. Our new residence halls, hockey arena, Healthcare education building, and rec center are just a few reasons to visit our beautiful state of the art campus. SHU also offers a beautiful campus in Dingle, Ireland. With 34 Division 1 athletic teams on campus and 36 club teams, school spirit abounds! SHU is ranked 10th in the Nation for students involved and engaged in community service. Giving back to community is all important to our students, along with supporting our teams, performing and theatre arts groups and campus ministry projects. There really is something for everyone at SHU.
Representatives
Kimberly Burton
She/Her/Hers
Director of Undergraduate Admission - Western Region
(203) 610-9503
burtonk2@sacredheart.edu
Based in Northern California
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
LGA (56 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,200 / 11,000
Average Class Size
23
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
76% / 36% / 2%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
MAAC
Average SAT
1230
Average GPA
3.65
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
17,050 / 11,343 (50%)
Deposits
1,928
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Yes
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I: Nov 15
Early Action I - Dec 1
Regular Decision - Feb 1
Transfer App Deadline
Fall Semester: May 1
Spring Semester: Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 15
Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall Priority: May 1
Final Regular: Aug 1
Spring Priority: Dec 1
Final Regular Deadline: Jan 1
Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Points of Pride
Sacred Heart is Ranked #10 in the nation for students engaged and involved in community service.
Our students showcase a 99+% matriculation rate in either full time employment or are pursuing a secondary degree within 12 months of graduation.
Our campus in Dingle, Ireland won the Educational Building of the Year award at the 2026 Building and Architect of the Year Awards ceremony.
