Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private Catholic university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. It was founded in 1963 and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the United States.
- Type: Private Catholic University
- Campus: Suburban (100+ acres)
- Students: 8,500+ (UG, PG, Doctoral)
- Programs: 80+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs
- Colleges: Business, Health Professions, Nursing, Education, Arts & Sciences
A unique feature of SHU is that it was the first Catholic university in the U.S. staffed entirely by laypeople (non-clergy).
📊 Rankings of Sacred Heart University
🌍 Global & National Rankings (2025–2026)
- #231 in U.S. National Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
- #544 in the United States (EduRank 2025)
- #2219 globally (EduRank 2025)
- Top 50% globally across multiple research subjects
- ~#2308 globally (Webometrics 2025)
📚 Subject & Program Rankings
- Social Work: Top 650 globally
- Sports / Exercise Science: Top 1000 globally
- Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Health Sciences: Strong recognition
💻 Online Programs
- Top 7% in the U.S. for online bachelor’s programs (U.S. News)
Location : 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, United States
Country : USA
Website : https://www.sacredheart.edu/
Campus : Fairfield, West Campus – Fairfield, Center for Healthcare Education – Bridgeport, Tandet Center – Stamford., Griswold Campus – Griswold, Connecticut, Frank & Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts (Fairfield)
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Courses
1
Accounting
UG
2
Business Analytics & Applied AI
UG
4
Business Economics
UG
5
Computer Science
UG
6
Information Technology
UG
7
Cybersecurity
UG
8
Computer Engineering
UG
9
Game Design & Development
UG
11
Biochemistry
UG
12
Chemistry
UG
13
Exercise Science
UG
14
Criminal Justice
UG
15
Psychology
UG
16
Communication & Media Studies
UG
17
Journalism
PG
19
Pre-Med / Health Sciences
PG
20
Educational Leadership
PG
21
Occupational Therapy (pathway programs)
Pathway
22
MBA (Business Administration)
PG
23
MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI
PG
24
MS in Finance & Investment Management
UG
25
MS in Digital Marketing
UG
26
MS in Computer Science & IT
UG
27
MS in Cybersecurity
UG
28
Artificial Intelligence (Certificate)
UG
29
Master of Public Health (MPH)
UG
30
MS in Healthcare Administration
UG
31
MS in Nursing (MSN)
UG
32
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
UG
33
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
UG
34
MA in Teaching
UG
35
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UG
36
MA in School Counseling
UG
37
M.Ed. (Literacy / Special Education)
UG
38
MA in Film & Television Production
UG
39
MA in Strategic Communication & PR
UG
40
MA in Journalism & Media Production
UG
41
MS in Chemistry
UG
42
MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
UG
