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Sacred Heart University Admission

Acceptance Rate

65.36%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

17.48%

Freshmen Enrollment

1,885

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 16,495 students have applied and 10,781 students have allowed to admit to Sacred Heart University (Acceptance rate: 65.36%). SHU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.48 % where 1,885 students have finally enrolled out of 10,781 admitted students.

SHU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.

SHU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.

How to Apply to Sacred Heart University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SHU. SHU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/
Online Application	https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aid	https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/
Net Price Calculator	https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/full-time-undergraduates/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuition	https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/registrar/veteran-benefits/
Athletic	https://sacredheartpioneers.com/sports/2021/4/21/compliance-psa.aspx
Disability Service	https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/office-of-student-accessibility/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SHU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

SHU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Sacred Heart University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.

4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Personal statement or essay.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Sacred Heart University
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal demonstration of competencies	Considered, if submitted
Admission test scores	Not Considered
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Required