School Description
Provided by Sacred Heart University- FairfieldSacred 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.)
Sacred Heart University- Fairfield
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSacred 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.
Quick Facts
- 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:
- 4,049
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Sacred Heart University- Fairfield
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Technology
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Studies.
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Environmental Studies.
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Sales Management
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Legal Professions and Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Other Religion/Religious Studies
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Religious Education
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Education
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General Education
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Other Education
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Healthcare Administration
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Certificate Programs at Sacred Heart University- Fairfield
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Legal Professions
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 51% |
| 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) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,750 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,414 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,926 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,251 | 86% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,612 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
88% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 67% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 475, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 584 |
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 |
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?30 months ago
Best AnswerThe 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... |
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?33 months ago
Best AnswerSacred 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. |
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 thx35 months ago
Best AnswerThe 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. |
Question: Should I Attend Iona college or Sacred Heart University?35 months ago
Best AnswerA buddy of mine attended Sacred Heart...it's one of the top party schools in the nation. Connecticut Rocks!!! |
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?35 months ago
Best AnswerSacred 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. |
Question: Does anybody go to 'Sacred Hearts University'?Is it a college for students with special needs, or is it a regular University?42 months ago
Best AnswerSacred *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. |
