Outcomes at SHU
Graduation Rate
73.46%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at Sacred Heart University is 73.46% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. 1,074 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,462 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Sacred Heart University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Sacred Heart University. 1,074 students have completed. In addition, 10 students still enrolled and 378 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,462 | 1,462 |
| Completers | 1,074 (73.46%) | 1,074 |
| Still Enrolled | 10 (0.68%) | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 378 (25.85%) | 378 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 998 students have completed in 4 years and additional 67 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 998 (68.26%) |
299 (59.68%) |
699 (72.74%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 67 (4.58%) |
27 (5.39%) |
40 (4.16%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 9 (0.62%) |
3 (0.60%) |
6 (0.62%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73.46% (1,074/1,462) | 65.67% (329/501) | 77.52% (745/961) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 76.00% (19/25) | 88.89% (8/9) | 68.75% (11/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 46.51% (20/43) | 35.71% (10/28) | 66.67% (10/15) |
| Hispanic | 64.29% (117/182) | 55.10% (27/49) | 67.67% (90/133) |
| White | 76.32% (854/1,119) | 68.70% (259/377) | 80.19% (595/742) |
| Two or More Race | 65.71% (23/35) | 64.29% (9/14) | 66.67% (14/21) |
| Unknown | 72.09% (31/43) | 71.43% (10/14) | 72.41% (21/29) |