Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University's campus is located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut. As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, it fosters a community rooted in its Catholic identity. Students benefit from a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. A distinctive aspect of the university is its historical designation as the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity.
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 15% of students receive Pell Grants and 57% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $37,374 | $149,496 | 3.0x |
| $30K – $48K | $38,526 | $154,104 | 2.9x |
| $48K – $75K | $43,128 | $172,512 | 2.6x |
| $75K – $110K | $47,177 | $188,708 | 2.3x |
| $110K+ | $47,318 | $189,272 | 2.3x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $48,460 | $193,840 | 2.3x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Sacred Heart University
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools |
77 | $90,830/yr | High | 4.2x |
| Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools |
70 | $60,375/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools |
70 | $58,214/yr | Very High | 3.8x |
| Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools |
70 | $56,081/yr | Very High | 3.8x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools |
54 | $42,051/yr | High | 2.7x |
| Marketing Compare across schools |
48 | $40,891/yr | Very High | 2.8x |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools |
46 | $41,113/yr | Moderate | 2.2x |
| Biology, General Compare across schools |
43 | $37,450/yr | High | 3.1x |
| Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools |
34 | $28,134/yr | Moderate | 2.9x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools |
31 | $28,884/yr | High | 2.8x |
| Political Science and Government Compare across schools |
30 | $17,262/yr | Very High | -0.1x |
| Psychology, General Compare across schools |
27 | $29,166/yr | High | 2.1x |