Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a private, co-educational, Catholic university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The university was founded by Reverend Walter W. Curtis in 1963, the Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. SHU's campus is spread over an area of more than 60 acres. Over 4,000 students enroll in SHU every year.

Sacred Heart University is comprised of the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Education & Health Professions
• John F. Welch College of Business
• University College

SHU's athletic teams are called the Pioneers. Its men's teams participate in baseball, cross country, basketball, golf, ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, fencing, track and field, volleyball, football, tennis and wrestling. The women’s teams participate in basketball, cross country, equestrian, bowling, field hockey, golf, fencing, softball, lacrosse, swimming, ice hockey, track and field, rowing, soccer, tennis and volleyball. The university also has a cheerleading squad.

There are 9 different Greek organizations active on campus, including six sororities and three fraternities. Notable SHU alumni include Kevin Nealon, Saturday Night Live cast member; John Ratzenberger, Actor; Lydia Hearst-Shaw, American model; and Jon Corto, linebacker for Buffalo Bills.

Sacred Heart University Highlights

Where Sacred Heart University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, education and teaching, and business and management.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Sacred Heart University was 5,801 in 2007 (4,714 full-time equivalent).

About 36% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 64% of the class.

Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Sacred Heart University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Sacred Heart University provides on-campus housing for 2,362 of its 4,714 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Sacred Heart University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Sacred Heart University is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.

Sacred Heart University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 37 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 39 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Sacred Heart University Admissions (2007)

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