Sacred Heart University
Faith-based college · Fairfield, CT · 7,087 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$45,827
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,445
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Sacred Heart University?
Sacred Heart University accepts about 65 of every 100 applicants (65%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Sacred Heart University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sacred Heart University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Sacred Heart University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,445 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $45,827 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $52,410 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$52,410
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$52,410
- Room & board$19,900
- Total cost of attendance$71,445
- Average net price after grants$45,827
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Biology, Psychology, Communications.
Sacred Heart University FAQ
- What is Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate?
- 65% — moderately selective.
- Is Sacred Heart University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Sacred Heart University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sacred Heart University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Sacred Heart University cost?
- About $71,445 a year before aid; $45,827 on average after grants.
- What is Sacred Heart University's FAFSA school code?
- 001403. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Sacred Heart University receives your information.
- What is Sacred Heart University's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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