
Fairfield, CT
Open Admissions
Graduation
Sacred Heart University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 6,904 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 68%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 74%. Graduates earn a median salary of $75,059 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $45,459 per year.
Acceptance Rate
68%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
74%
Enrollment
6,904
Total students
Median Earnings
$75,059
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$48,460
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,460
Per year
Average Net Price
$45,459
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
ACT Composite
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$181,836
10-Year Earnings
$750,590
ROI Multiple
4.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students