| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
5,205 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,435 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
770 |
| Total graduate students: |
3,030 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,076 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,954 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
61% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 76.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 70.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 11.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
250 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Fairfield, CT |
| Population of city/town: |
60,855 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Griswold, Stamford and Trumbull, and abroad in Dingle, Ireland, and Luxembourg. |
| Nearest major city: |
New York City |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
55 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
8,550,405 |
| Online campus map: |
www.sacredheart.edu/
aboutshu/visiting/
interactivecampusmap |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
90% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
50% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
50% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless commuting from home. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Marian, Christian-Jewish understanding, and Gloria Naylor collections. E-journals. Electronic databases. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Chapel, performing arts center, student commons. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, Disabled student, nutrition, and women's health counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, other self-assessment testing. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
16% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
31% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Spectrum, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
18 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
110 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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campus ministry, Candlelight Vigil, Encounter with Christ, liturgical ministry, Bible Study and Faith Sharing Groups, Muslim Student Association, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Small Christian Communities, Breads and Spreads Round Table, Praise and Worship, STRIVE, Heartbeat Pro Life Club |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Arabic Club, Italian Club, La Hispanidad, Multicultural Council, Muslim Student Awareness, United Campus Alliance |
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| International student organizations: |
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Arabic Club, Italian Club, La Hispanidad, Multicultural Council, Muslim Student Awareness, United Campus Alliance |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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concert, jazz, pep, and pipe bands; brass, dance, guitar, percussion, string, and wind ensembles; chamber, concert, and university choirs; 4 Heart for Harmony, color guard, dance company, men's quartet, S.H.U.L.O.V.E., Theatre Arts Program, winter guard, women's quartet, College Democrats, Heart Attack (spirit club), Knit Wits, Orientation Leaders, Peer Educators, Student Ambassadors, Students Today -- Alumni Tomorrow, Gay/Straight Alliance, Active Minds, Are You Autism Aware?, Best Buddies, Campus Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, ONE Campaign, Peace by Justice, Read Aloud, Rotaract, The Green SHUs, Band Council, Choir Council, Council of Clubs & Organizations, National Residence Hall Honorary, Residence Hall Association, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Student Events Team, American Chemical Society, American Medical Student Association, Student Athletic Training Organization, Student Investment Group, Student Nurses Association, honor societies; English, American Sign Language, ballroom dance, martial arts, exercise science, accounting, business administration management, computer science, criminal justice, education, fashion, health science, history, math, marketing, philosophy/religious/theology, politics and international studies, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, and sports management clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Bobby Valentine,
Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| School colors: |
red, white, and silver |
| School mascot: |
Pioneer |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
MAAC, ECAC, Northeast Conference, Atlantic Hockey Association, Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Intercollegiate Show Association, Northeast Fencing Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's fencing | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I-AA |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's bowling | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's crew | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's fencing | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NEC, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's ice hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
35% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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aquatic center, baseball stadium, ice rink, softball, basketball/volleyball court, golf course,tennis courts, track, football field, fitness center and multipurpose field |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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aerobics, basketball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, martial arts, Pilates, soccer, spinning, tennis, volleyball, yoga |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, basketball, bowling, CrossFit, cycling, figure skating, football, gaming, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, CrossFit, cycling, dance team, field hockey, figure skating, gaming, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, softball, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
New York, NY (55 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Hartford/Springfield, CT (72 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Bridgeport, CT (6 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bridgeport, CT (7 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
23% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
50% within one year of graduation, 41% within 1 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bentley University, Boston College, Brock University, Central Connecticut, Columbia University, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Hofstra University, Indiana University, McGill University, Mount St. Mary's College, New York University, Pace University, Quinnipiac University School of Law, Robert Morris University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Joseph's College, Southern Connecticut State University, Stony Brook University, Temple University, Trinity School of Theology, University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, University of Maine, University of West Florida, Western New England. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
41% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bank of America, Barnum Financial Group, Deloitte, Enterprise, Ernst & Young, ESPN, GE, IBM, Merrill Lynch, MetLife, North Shore Hospital, Northwestern Mutual, Peoples Bank, Pricewaterhouse Cooopers, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Target, UBS, United Technologies, Yale New Have Hospital. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Kevin Nealon, Comedian, Star of Weeds and Saturday Night Live
- Michael Kinney, Former CFO, Kraft Foods International
- Craig Rydin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Yankee Holding Corp.
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