Sacred Heart University

If you are thinking about applying to Sacred Heart University, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is December 1 and the fee for the application is $50.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Sacred Heart University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Mark your calendar!

The Early Action deadline is December 15, which is coming up fast!

The early decision acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University is 85%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 64%. Last year, Sacred Heart University admitted 214 of the 252 students who applied early decison.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Sacred Heart University Hard To Get Into?

Sacred Heart University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Sacred Heart University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Sacred Heart University accepted 64% of students, around 7,515 of the 11,748 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Sacred Heart University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to honors program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is program very difficult.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Sacred Heart University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Sacred Heart University must submit the following items. Double check with Sacred Heart University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Sacred Heart University?

Students admitted to Sacred Heart University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 51% submitted a class rank. At Sacred Heart University 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 35% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Sacred Heart University considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Sacred Heart University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2020, 52% of Sacred Heart University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Sacred Heart University?

To be competitive with other Sacred Heart University applicants, you should strive to earn between 0 and 0 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Sacred Heart University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 0 and 25% of scored lower than 0, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Sacred Heart University students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Sacred Heart University students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Sacred Heart University?

To be most competitive at Sacred Heart University, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Sacred Heart University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Sacred Heart University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

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Transferring to Sacred Heart University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Sacred Heart University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Sacred Heart University during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term

Sacred Heart University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Sacred Heart University?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Sacred Heart University.

Does Sacred Heart University accept transfer credits?

Sacred Heart University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Sacred Heart University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• Life Long Learning Credit
• ACE recommendations for credit
• Excelsior College Examinations

Does Sacred Heart University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Sacred Heart University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Sacred Heart University?

No, Sacred Heart University is test optional, so you can decide whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application..

What is Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate?

Sacred Heart University's acceptance rate is 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University's early decision acceptance rate was 85% in 2021.

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