Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is one of the nineteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Connecticut. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fairfield.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,543 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,387 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,165 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 72% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Sacred Heart University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $39,570, and fees were $250. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $39,570 and $250 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students8,543 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
The Sacred Heart University Master of Science program is designed to prepare students with more advanced skills to train students to handle complex and specialized tasks. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The online MSN degree in nursing is a very innovative and demanding program which is intended to meet the requirements of a working professional nurse seeking advanced clinical, educational or administrative skills.
The Sacred Heart University MSN program offers three specializations: Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services Administration and Nursing Education.
The Clinical Nurse Leader program consists of 300 hours of role of immersion. The CNL track focuses on preparing students to apply to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate Examination.
The Patient Care Services Administration involves 120 hours of clinical practicum to prepare students for administrative responsibility.
The Nursing Education track involves 120 hours of clinical practicum designed to complement clinical experience with education skills to prepare for roles as part of a nursing faculty.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Official Transcripts
- Minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Written Statement describing professional goals
- Two letters of recommendations
- Malpractice insurance
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 23 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 3 | 13 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 36 miles radius of Sacred Heart University
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St Vincent's College
3 miles away |
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Fairfield University
4 miles away |
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Yale University
18 miles away |
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Quinnipiac University
23 miles away |
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Pace University - Pleasantville
30 miles away |
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LIU Post
33 miles away |
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New York Institute of Technology
34 miles away |
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Mercy College
36 miles away |
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Concordia College-New York
36 miles away |
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The College of New Rochelle
36 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Fairfield University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Quinnipiac University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Boston College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Seton Hall University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Saint Joseph's University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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University of Scranton
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Villanova University
offers 8 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $600/credit | |
| In State Students | $600/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $600/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $739/credit | |
| In State Students | $739/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $739/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $36,950 | $36,950 | $36,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Sacred Heart University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 16% | $4,332 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,175 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $1,818 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 96% | $14,642 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $5,385 |
| Private Loans | 15% | $24,423 |
$40,177
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$33,972 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$36,837 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$38,873 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$40,901 |
| Over $110,000$41,397 |
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Student Population
5,603
Undergrads
2,940
Graduates
5,724
Women
2,819
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
70% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
