Sacred Heart Intl.

Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963 as a coeducational, private, institution in the Catholic tradition. Set on 26.3 hectares in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut, it is the 2nd largest Catholic university in New England with over 19800 in attendance

Our primary objective is to prepare men and women to live in and make their contributions to the human community.

Over 45 undergraduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education & Health Professions, and AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business.

Most Popular Programs: Business, Education, Human Movement & Sports Science, Psychology, Communication & Media Studies, Physical Therapy

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its “Best 376 Colleges: 2012” and “Best 294 Business Schools: 2012” and U.S. News & World Report ranks SHU among the best regional universities in the North in its annual “America’s Best Colleges” publication.

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The University is comprised of four distinct colleges: Arts & Sciences; Education & Health Professions; University College; and the AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business. Sacred Heart offers more than 45 degree programs at the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels. In recent years, SHU has achieved phenomenal growth in enrollment, faculty and facilities.