Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
65.4%
Acceptance Rate
$50,404
Avg Cost (In-State)
$50,404
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
74%
Graduation Rate
7,087
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Early Deadline
December 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common Application personal essay required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$63,925
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$75,059
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
74%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $90,830 | $103,244 | 251 |
| Marketing. | $40,891 | $73,514 | 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $42,051 | $74,883 | 111 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $28,134 | $76,507 | 103 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $56,081 | $94,733 | 88 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $28,884 | $59,068 | 87 |
| Psychology, General. | $29,166 | $61,373 | 79 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $60,375 | $91,777 | 45 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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