Private Non-profit 📍 Fairfield, Connecticut 👥 7,087 students

Sacred Heart University

#21 of 57 in Connecticut

🔵 Good

73% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

73%

40% 60% 80%

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73%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

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83%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

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65%

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$50,404

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$46,174

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$75,059

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Sacred Heart University's 73% graduation rate places it in the Good tier — above average nationally.

Top Graduation Rates in Connecticut

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology Branford	100%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
2	Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC Waterbury	100%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
3	American Institute of Healthcare & Technology Stratford	100%	🟢 Excellent	94%	N/A
4	Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport Bridgeport	100%	🟢 Excellent	13%	N/A
5	Yale University New Haven	96%	🟢 Excellent	99%	$67,250

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.