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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Founded
- 1963
- World ranking (directory)
- #391
Official website
www.sacredheart.edu/USAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private Catholic university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Founded in 1963 by the Diocese of Bridgeport, it is the second-largest Catholic university in New England and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across colleges including Arts & Sciences, Business, Health Professions, Nursing, and Education. The university combines a liberal arts foundation with career-oriented education and is rooted in Catholic intellectual and social traditions. SHU operates a main suburban campus in Fairfield and additional graduate centers in Stamford, Connecticut, and Luxembourg. The university is known for strong programs in business, nursing, health sciences, and education, as well as active NCAA Division I athletics. It emphasizes community engagement, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities for its students.
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Live portal snapshot
Forbes #28 · 2026US News & World Report #35 · 2026US News & World Report #35 · 2025US News & World Report #243 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
- Application Fee: $50
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, Fairfield, Connecticut
Sacred Heart University offers a suburban campus experience in Fairfield, Connecticut, with a mid-size internationally diverse community and strong academic rigor, though campus life engagement scores are modest.
Internationally DiverseMid-Size Community
6/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$64,962 avg starting salary
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 4/10
Graduates report an average starting salary of approximately $64,962, with top fields spanning Data Science, Business Administration, Nursing, and Information Technology among others.
Popular fields
Data ScienceBusiness AdministrationInformation TechnologyPublic HealthEducationNursingHistoryEnglish
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
10,000 students (1,500 international)
Campus: Suburban, Fairfield, Connecticut
Location: Fairfield, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
The university hosts around 10,000 students in Fairfield, a town with moderate safety and nightlife ratings, situated in a region where weather varies widely by season.
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 66%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $50
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
With an acceptance rate of 66%, applicants are advised to apply between December and March for Fall intake, though rolling deadlines vary by school or program.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 50
💡Acceptance rate: 66%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school