Sacred Heart University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
5,600

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio
$16.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

Sacred Heart University is a transfer-friendly institution that offers endless opportunities for transfer students to succeed academically and personally including: • An individualized transfer process from application to enrollment - we promise to be there with you every step of the way. • A thorough transfer credit policy that accepts most, if not all, transfer credits. • Intentional housing placement of residential transfer students, based on age and total transferable credits. • A transition program for transfer students to meet other transfers students, learn about resiliency and better understand the resources available on campus. • A 98% placement rate in either full-time employment or continued education through graduate school.

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Overview

Founded	1963
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,200
Part-Time Undergraduate	400
Application Acceptance Rate	60%
Transfer Students	250
Programs	51 Programs
Courses	825 Courses
Equivalencies	2,080 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$34,030
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,030
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	62%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,562
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	77%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$10,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Merit Scholarships are available to all full time transfer students. An extra merit scholarship is available for PTK members. Transfer students may apply for other financial aid including: Federal money, need based aid, loans and work study
Tuition and Fees:

For updated tuition cost please visit the Sacred Heart website and search: Tuition & Fees

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes
Transfer Applications Received:

approximately 1000 (spring and fall)
Transfer Applications Accepted:

approximately 700
Percentage Accepted:

approximately 70%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

approximately 100 for Spring and 250 for Fall
Transfer Agreements:

If you’ve earned 60 credits or more at another institution, Sacred Heart will waive our foundational common core classes. Please contact admissions for more information.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall and Spring	Rolling Admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Average gpa of a transfer student is 3.0. Students with a lower gpa will be considered on an individual basis after a holistic review of their academic history.
Official Transcripts:

Yes (students may send unofficials though to be evaluated for a decision on application)
SAT Scores:

Sacred Heart is test optional
Letters of Recommendation:

One recommended: can be from employer, teacher, professor, counselor, etc.
Essay:

Yes
Application Fee:

$50
Interview:

Not Required
Other Requirements:

High School Transcript
Apply Here:

https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-admission/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C or better (2.0)
Credits (Min/Max):

12 minimum 66 from a community college 90 from four year