Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Sacred Heart University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.sacredheart.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:Yes
Career services:No
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students

374 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:6,530
Undergrad students over 25 years old:261
Pell Grant students:1,029
Online and distance education undergrad students:152

Part-time students

5%
Students over 25 years old

4%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$650

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$46,165

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
Psychology(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)

Health Professions and Related Programs(2)

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Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

53 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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