- Acceptance rate: 65% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $46,165 a year (2022–23)
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Sacred Heart University reported an acceptance rate of 65% for fall 2024.
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Sacred Heart University GPA requirements
Sacred Heart University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Sacred Heart University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Sacred Heart University acceptance rate
Sacred Heart University admitted 10,781 of 16,495 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 65%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fairfield, Connecticut, with 7,204 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Sacred Heart University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Sacred Heart University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Sacred Heart University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $46,165 a year at Sacred Heart University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Sacred Heart University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Sacred Heart University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Sacred Heart University look for?
Sacred Heart University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?
Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,781 of 16,495 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Sacred Heart University?
A lot: Sacred Heart University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Sacred Heart University?
Check Sacred Heart University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Sacred Heart University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Do I have a chance at Sacred Heart University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Sacred Heart University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Sacred Heart University?
Yes. Sacred Heart University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Sacred Heart University consider legacy status?
No. Sacred Heart University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Sacred Heart University?
Yes. Sacred Heart University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Sacred Heart University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $46,165 a year at Sacred Heart University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Sacred Heart University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Sacred Heart UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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