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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield

5151 PARK AVENUE, Fairfield, CT 06825

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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield School Description

Sacred Heart University is a coeducational, independent, comprehensive institution of higher learning in the Catholic intellectual tradition whose primary objective is to prepare men and women to live in and make their contributions to the human community.

The story begins with our deep-rooted mission and commitment to excellence – and our passion for helping students meet exhilarating challenges. The second-largest Catholic university in New England, SHU provides men and women with a comprehensive, hands-on education rooted in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual tradition.

From our growing main campus in Fairfield, Connecticut (and convenient branch campuses), our students enjoy singular academic opportunities, connect one-on-one with diverse faculty, engage in tremendous career-building programs, and our alumni and friends remain caring members of our campus community.

Regardless of what Undergraduate Program or Graduate Studies you choose, our focus on unparalleled academic opportunities – rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the principles of engaged learning – creates an absorbing, customized educational experience for each student.

From College of Arts & Sciences students conducting groundbreaking research, to John F. Welch College of Business students creating award-winning campaigns in national competition, to College of Education & Health Professions students making an impact in at-risk communities – SHU promotes an atmosphere of growing and doing.

There's so much going on at SHU on a non-stop basis, you'll want to keep a close watch on our online campus calendar – not to mention the Spectrum newspaper, WHRT student radio, Pioneer athletics homepage, MySHU, and other extensive resources to keep you in-the-know. Because whether you join the more than 70 percent of full-time undergraduates who choose residential life & housing or elect to live off-campus as a commuter, you'll want to spend your time on campus – at our great meeting spots, eateries, exhibits, performing arts, student activities/clubs, campus ministry services, career workshops, lectures, work-out spaces, DJ parties, and more. It's what our Student Life Staff calls the right mix of “SPICES” (Spiritual, Professional, Intellectual, Cultural, Educational, Social) to keep all students engaged. (Plus, first-year students enjoy additional activities and services to help them feel at home from day one.)

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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield

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Sacred Heart University is a Catholic university located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut, near the border with Bridgeport. Sacred Heart was founded in 1963 by Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. SHU was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity. Anthony Cernera has been president of Sacred Heart University for eighteen years.

SHU is the second largest Catholic university in New England, behind Boston College,and offers more than 40 degree programs to 5,800 students at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Sacred Heart is included in The Princeton Review's Best 368 Colleges 2009, The Princeton Review's Best 366 Colleges 2008, the Best 290 Business Schools 2008, as well as U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges.

History

Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963 by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. It was established to provide the community with an affordable, quality education at a local Catholic university. From its outset, the University bore the mark of innovation. Charting a new direction within American Catholicism, the University was to be led and staffed by the laity independent and locally oriented, serving the needs of the diocese and of southwestern Connecticut.

Signs of the University's growth and vibrancy are evident. Enrollment has risen from the original class of 173 to almost 5,700 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, and the faculty has increased from 9 to 187 full-time professors and over 300 adjunct professors.

The University has enhanced the undergraduate student experience in several notable ways. In 1990, it accepted for the first time students who wanted the residential experience. The first dorms, Scholars Commons (Previously known as J-Hill), were built 1991. It now has 10 residential buildings with 70% of the full-time undergraduates residing in university housing.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Pioneers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,104
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 27,150
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Hispanic 5%
African-American 4%
Other 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 75%
In-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 37%
Connecticut 25%
New Jersey 15%
Massachusetts 11%
Rhode Island 2%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 53%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northeast Conference)
Basketball (Northeast Conference)
Baseball (Northeast Conference)
Track (Northeast Conference)

Sacred Heart University - Fairfield Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 27,150    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 26,950    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,219 14%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,038 17%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,710 88%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,550 78%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Sacred Heart University - Fairfield Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 62% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 496
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 578, Math: 588

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Sacred Heart University - Fairfield

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nate n
nate n

Question: is sacred heart university to religious?

i really could care less about religion. anyone go there?? and to people that do go there.. are their parties and stuff ? what do a lot of kids do? if i dont do the religious seremonis will i be left out from practically evveryyonnee?
32 months ago
neniaf
neniaf

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The fact is that if you are annoyed by religion, you should not go to any university with a religious mission. Even the least devout of them will bother you, because they DO follow their religions. Most Catholic schools are not anti-partying (in fact, some are known as party schools, since the Church does NOT ban alcohol), but you do need to be respectful of the school's right to follow the tenets of their own religion. There are, of course, some religious schools where you do need to follow the strictest principles of the religion in question (Bob Jones University, for example), but at ANY religious school, you need to defer to their right to practice the religion upon which the school was founded. About Sacred Heart itself, its website doesn't immediately mark it as being extremely pious in its approach, and there are things on there about Christian-Jewish dialogue which leave me to believe that they aren't extreme. However, they are located in Fairfield, CT., and there is a Jesuit school, Fairfield University, in the same town. Since Jesuit schools are usually the least observant of the Catholic schools, I would imagine that Sacred Heart might need to distinguish itself by being more observant. Just a thought...
bill
bill

Question: Is Sacred heart as good as university of connecticut?

I know you could always transfer to a better school such as Columbia from Uconn, but is sacred heart as good?
34 months ago
David W
David W

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Sacred Heart is an excellent school in general. However, its strength to any individual depends on the area you are looking to study. Its proximity to New York is certainly a plus as well. Nice campus, good class sizes, good faculty.
Dan
Dan

Question: Should I attend Sacred Heart University or Iona college?

I got accepted to the two school and need to make a descision.any oppinions will be useful thx
36 months ago
David W
David W

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The answer depends on which school is stronger in the major you prefer. I personally prefer SHU; it's more outside of NYC although very accessible by Metrorail.
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Question: Should I Attend Iona college or Sacred Heart University?

36 months ago
d_miano81
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A buddy of mine attended Sacred Heart...it's one of the top party schools in the nation. Connecticut Rocks!!!
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A . B

Question: Sacred Heart University?

I got accepted at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and am considering going there. Is this a wise decision? How is the surrounding environment and school overall?
36 months ago
Santa Barbara
Santa...

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Sacred Heart University isn't all that well known, but it is a decent school that should provide a positive learning environment. You may want to stay overnight in the dorms and meet with a few professors before you make a final decision to see if it aligns with your goals.
Wimzly
Wimzly

Question: Does anybody go to 'Sacred Hearts University'?

Is it a college for students with special needs, or is it a regular University?
44 months ago
Dr. Atrocity
Dr. A...

Best Answer

Sacred *Heart* University is a well-regarded Catholic university--it regularly cracks U.S. News and World Report's rankings. There may be a Sacred Hearts U for students with special needs, but I haven't heard of it.

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