Sacred Heart University
Admissions
Interested in attending Sacred Heart University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Sacred Heart University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Sacred Heart University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Sacred Heart University accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 14,284 people applied and 9,667 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Sacred Heart University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Sacred Heart University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Sacred Heart University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Sacred Heart University considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Sacred Heart University?
Grades
16% of freshmen who attended Sacred Heart University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Sacred Heart University is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Sacred Heart University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Sacred Heart University's Early Decision acceptance rate is 91%, compared to 67% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Sacred Heart University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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