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Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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Programs
345
Tuition from
USD 9,600
Application fee
USD 115
Intakes
Jan, Feb, Aug
Established
1963

About Sacred Heart University

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community.

The Princeton Review's 2022 guidebook, The Best 387 Colleges, places SHU among the best universities while U.S. News & World Report’s guidebook, Best Colleges 2022, reports Sacred Heart as one of the best universities in the nation.

Sacred Heart University is located in one of the most economically vibrant regions in the United States. Internships and job opportunities are available in Connecticut as well as nearby in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and other major cities.

At SHU, students will find:

One-on-one professional development coaching including workshops for resume writing,

interviewing and job search; career panel discussions; networking events and on-campus job fairs

Close access to Fortune 500 companies (25 in Connecticut, 73 in New York City)

Access to 300,000+ employers in Handshake, SHU’s career management platform

A top 10 ranking for graduate starting salaries in Connecticut by SmartAsset

iHub – SHU has partnered with telecom company Verizon to open our new entrepreneur’s

Why choose Sacred Heart University

Location

Conveniently located in Fairfield, Connecticut, just 55 miles northeast of New York City, Sacred Heart University's main campus is situated in the‌ center of corporate America and is easily accessible by automobile, bus, train and airplane. The hustle and bustle of big-city life in NYC and Boston is not far from Fairfield, CT – nor is the natural beauty of Connecticut's scenic coastline. Beyond the opportunities for learning and living on the Sacred Heart University campus, Fairfield County offers a remarkable variety of cultural and recreational activities. From museums and historical sites to shopping and theater, Fairfield County is a great place to call home.

Campus

The campus currently comprises more than 300 acres of land, including The Great River 18-Hole Golf Course and the former global headquarters of General Electric, which is now SHU’s West Campus. West Campus currently houses the College of Education & Human Development and College of Business & Technology, which includes the School of Computer Science & Engineering. West Campus is an innovative campus with an IDEA Lab for engineering students and incubator space where business students can work with local business people on projects.

Community Involvement

An ever-widening outreach to the community balances the University’s commitment to academic excellence. More than 1,800 students, faculty and staff members volunteer in excess of 115,000 hours to community service each year.

Athletics

The University offers Division I athletics with 33 varsity teams. The William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center is the exclusive domain of the D-1 athletes. The Valentine Health & Recreation Center is the state-of-the-art recreation center open to all students and includes a suspended track, bowling lanes and a climbing wall.

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Fees & intakes

Study levelProgramsTuition (per year)
Foundation / Pathway 1 USD 9,600
Undergraduate 308 USD 46,600
Postgraduate 36 USD 16,650 – 37,800

Tuition is shown as published for each program and may change. Check the program page for the exact fee, deposit and other costs.

Intakes

Jan — 339 programs Feb — 1 program Mar — no intake Apr — no intake May — no intake Jun — no intake Jul — no intake Aug — 5 programs Sep — no intake Oct — no intake Nov — no intake Dec — no intake

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Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical. Eligibility is checked for each program — see the program page.

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