Also known as
- SHU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,733
72.1% Female
27.9% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
1
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.65%
Asian
6.27%
Black or African American
4.98%
Hispanic or Latino
0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
62.52%
White
1.02%
Two or more races
10.42%
Unknown
11.84%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Admissions Office Web Address
www.sacredheart.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$23,125
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Nursing Science | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 263 | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 263 | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 54 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 114 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 114 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$23,125
Financial aid office web address
www.sacredheart.edu/admissions/financialassistance
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$9,900
Typical Board
$4,240
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $23,125 |
| Full time Fees | $0 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $654 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,733
72.1% Female
27.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.65%
Asian
6.27%
Black or African American
4.98%
Hispanic or Latino
0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
62.52%
White
1.02%
Two or more races
10.42%
Unknown
11.84%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 4 |
| Asian | 28 | 71 |
| Black Or African American | 56 | 178 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 49 | 137 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 258 | 184 |
| White | 527 | 1,807 |
| Two Or More Races | 9 | 29 |
| Unknown | 112 | 277 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
765
29.0% Male
71.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
80
26.3% Male
73.8% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
87
28.7% Male
71.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
Phone
203-371-7999
Fax
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