First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: sacredheart.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Sacred Heart University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 8 MA 140 & MA 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MA 151 & MA 152 | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 BI 112 only (3 CR) Need to take or transfer in labs | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CH 151/153 & CH 152/154 | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 HI 222 & HI 223 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PS 110 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 MA 131 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS Elective |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 8 MA 140 & MA 151 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MA 151 & MA 152 | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 BI 112 only (3 CR) Need to take or transfer in labs | |
| Biology | 5 | 6 BI 111 & BI 112 (6 CR) Need to take or transfer in labs | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CH 151/153 & CH 152/154 | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 HI 222 & HI 223 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PS 110 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 MA 131 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CS Elective | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 EC 203 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 EC 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 HI 110 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 BI 152 | |
| European History | 4 | 3 HI 102 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 GS 150 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 SP 201 & SP 202 | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 AR 101 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 6 MU 121 & MU 122 | |
| Art 2D Design and 3D | 4 | 3 Art Elective | |
| Aural | 4 | 3 MU 115 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 PO 299 Special Topics | |
| Computer Science | 4 | 3 CS Elective | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 AR 120 Subject to approval of department | |
| English Comp/Lang | 4 | 6 ENG Elective (6 CR) | |
| English Comp/Lit | 4 | 6 ENG 201 (3 CR) & ENG Elective (3 CR) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 FR 201 & FR 202 | |
| Government and Politics (US) | 4 | 3 PO 121 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 IT 201 & IT 202 | |
| Non Aural | 4 | 3 MU 121 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 3 PY Elective | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 PY Elective | |
| Physics I Algebra Based | 4 | 4 PY 111 & PY 113 | |
| Physics II Algebra Based | 4 | 4 PY 112 & PY 114 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 MA 140 | |
| Seminar Research | 4 | 3 General Electives | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 SP 251 & SP 252 |
Source: sacredheart.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 212 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 129 |
| Business Administration and Management | 127 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 105 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 103 |
| Finance | 99 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 86 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 55 |
Show the other 35 majors
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 54 |
| Accounting | 53 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 51 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 46 |
| Communication | 32 |
| General Studies | 30 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 29 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Sports Communication | 24 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| History | 12 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 |
| Information Technology | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 8 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Sacred Heart University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #21 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Northeast Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
972,679 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tweed/New Haven (HVN)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20
Elevation
271 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
33.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,220 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Fairfield University4 mi
- University of Bridgeport5 mi
- University of New Haven15 mi
- Western Connecticut State University16 mi
- Southern Connecticut State University17 mi
- Yale University18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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