Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Private nonprofit · 7,087 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$81K
In-state tuition
$52K
Out-of-state tuition
$52K
Graduation rate
77%
Acceptance rate
65%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
58%
Earnings (all students)
$66K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 06825-1000 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$71K
Federal aid / UG
$3K
Est. net price
$69K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 3% Black · 14% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.sacredheart.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $78K | $26K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $55K | $24K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $54K | $24K |
| Economics. | $49K | $24K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $47K | $23K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46K | $24K |
| Marketing. | $45K | $25K |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $43K | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $34K | $27K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $31K | $23K |
| Psychology, General. | $30K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $28K | $26K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CT
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $70K | 96% | $10K | $118K |
| Quinnipiac University | $58K | 79% | $20K | $88K |
| Fairfield University | $61K | 85% | $20K | $102K |
| University of New Haven | $49K | 64% | $20K | $69K |
| University of Hartford | $50K | 57% | $19K | $66K |
| Wesleyan University | $73K | 90% | $14K | $87K |
| Goodwin University | $21K | 51% | $12K | $53K |
| Trinity College | $74K | 83% | $22K | $103K |
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