 Classification:
Private,
4 year
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Setting:
Urban
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Year Established: 1963
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Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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Undergraduate Degrees:
Associate's,
Bachelor's
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Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,198
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Tuition: $32,474
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Room and Board: $9,106
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Profile: Private, independent, coeducational institution founded under Catholic auspices.
Julie Savino, Dean of University Financial Assistance
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Programs:
College of Arts and Science: Biology, Catholic Studies+, Chemistry*, Communication & Technology Studies, Computer Science*, Criminal Justice*, English, European Studies+, Fashion Design, French+, Game Design & Development, Global Studies+, Graphic Design & Visual Arts, History, Information Technology*, Irish Studies+, Italian+, Latin American Studies+, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies+, Music+, Performing Arts+, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology*, Religious Studies*, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies+.
Jack F. Welch College of Business: Accounting*, Business Administration*, Business Economics, Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Finance*, Marketing*, Sport Management.
College of Health Professions: Athletic Training, Exercise Science*, Geriatric Health & Wellness+, Health Science, Nursing*, Occupational Therapy*, Physical Therapy*.
Isabelle Farrington College of Education: Education* (Elementary & Secondary).
Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician's Assistant, Pre-Veterinary.
Accelerated Graduate Programs: (Combined Bachelor's-Master's degree programs) Applied Psychology (MS), Business (M.B.A.) Chemistry (MS), Communications (MA), Computer Science & Information Science (MS), Criminal Justice (MA), Education (MAT), Exercise Science & Nutrition (MS), Occupational Therapy (4+2 MSOT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (3+3 DPT), Religious Studies (MARS).
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* combined undergraduate/graduate program
Graduate degrees: D.P.T., M.A., M.B.A., M.A.T., M.S., M.S.N., D.N.P., M.A.R.S., M.S.O.T. |
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Special Features: Over the past 5 years the University averages a 96 percent placement rate of its graduating seniors in a position of employment or a graduate school within six months of graduation. The Office of Career Development joins with faculty advisors to assist students in arranging internships and career guidance. The brand new $17-million Chapel of the Holy Spirit, completed in 2009 and designed by Sasaki Associates, along with its peaceful sitting areas, provides the campus with a symbol of its Catholic Tradition and has become the center of campus spirituality. Currently the University is constructing a brand new $17-million, 46,000-square-foot, Student Commons Center which will house a new Bookstore and Food Court among other student-focused amenities. The Student Commons is slated to open in February of 2012. The William H. Pitt Health & Recreation Complex - a 132,000-square-foot facility containing four multipurpose basketball courts; including a 4,000-seat arena for men's and women's Division I intercollegiate competition, indoor tennis courts, recently renovated dedicated fitness center and aerobics room. The building also houses a faculty-operated physical therapy clinic which is designed to provide service to the University Community as well as clinical research and teaching opportunities for the Physical Therapy academic programs.
Division One Programs include: baseball, basketball (m+w), bowling (w), cheerleading (w), cross country (m+w), equestrian (w), fencing (m+w), field hockey, football, golf (m+w), ice hockey (m+w), lacrosse (m+w), rowing (w), soccer (m+w), softball, swimming (w), tennis (m+w), track & field (m+w), volleyball (m+w), wrestling. The University also offers 30 Club Sports and over 80 other Student Clubs & Organizations. |
| Admissions Requirements: Students applying for full-time undergraduate study must submit completed Common Application, high school transcript, essay, a minimum of one letter of recommendation and the $50 application fee. Interviews are highly recommended. Sacred Heart University offers Early Decision (binding option - Dec 1 deadline) and also Rolling Admission (Jan 15 preferred deadline) for Undergraduates. |
| Transfer Requirements:
High School Transcript,
College Transcript,
Recommendations,
Common Application,
Minimum GPA: 3.0,
Essay/Personal Statement
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| Transfer Admissions Contact: Cara Jordan, Director of Transfer Admissions |
| Annual Transfer Enrollment:
More than 100
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