Rankings, Recognition, & Student Success


Recognized for Student Success, Career Outcomes & Academic Excellence

At Sacred Heart University, students benefit from an education recognized for academic quality, career preparation, student experience, online programs, health care education, and innovation Sacred Heart University rankings highlight national recognition, strong student outcomes and a solid reputation for providing value and career success. SHU prepares students for career success and meaningful impact by developing the knowledge, experience, and compassion graduates need to lead in their professions and communities. 

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Academics

Strong academic programs, small classes, and faculty mentorship add up to excellent student outcomes
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Student Life

A welcoming campus community and dynamic opportunities help SHU Pioneers to thrive as they make life
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Career Success

Personalized counseling, employer partnerships, and alumni support mean students are career ready
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Value & ROI

Individualized financial assistance and commitment to academic excellence lead to post-grad success
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Nursing & Health Sciences

Nationally recognized for preparing graduates to be skilled, compassionate health care professionals
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Business & Technology

Students learn to navigate changing industries, embrace emerging technologies, and drive innovation

Academics

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Students choose Sacred Heart University for its strong academic programs, small classes, faculty mentorship, undergraduate research, and experiential learning opportunities, as well as its liberal arts and Catholic intellectual traditions.  

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Accolades

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National Recognition Named among the Best 391 Colleges in 2026 The Princeton Review
Colleges of Distinction 2026-2027
College of Distinction SHU recognized for its engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, & successful outcomes for 2026-2027 Colleges of Distinction
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America's Best Colleges Recognized among top 500 U.S. colleges for education performance and student outcomes TIME Magazine

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Student Life

people walking and smiling on a college campusSHU students discover a welcoming campus community, vibrant student life, Division I school spirit, leadership opportunities, service and civic engagement, residence life, and hundreds of clubs and organizations. 

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Accolades

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Top 25 In the nation for best campus food Princeton Review
Connecticut with heart by Fairfield | #WeAreSHU
Top 25 In the nation for students who love their school The Princeton Review
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Best College Dorms Ranked among the top third in Connecticut Niche

Why This Matters: We take our students' happiness seriously, providing outstanding housing and food that they love.

Career Success

Two professionals walking and talking in an office settingFirst-year career exploration, individualized career counseling, employer partnerships, faculty mentorship, and alumni support provide SHU students with the tools and resources to enjoy career success, lifelong growth, and rewarding work.

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Accolades

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99% Success Rate Nearly all Sacred Heart undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation
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Access to Opportunities 3.5 million active internships and job postings on SHU's online career platform
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Top Employers SHU campus location provides access to high concentration of Fortune 500 companies

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Value & ROI

a happy graduate holding their diploma in the airThrough personalized financial assistance, academic excellence, experiential learning, and career preparation, investment turns into opportunity. SHU students graduate ready to realize the full value of a Sacred Heart University education. 

Learn more about SHU’s financial assistance resources

Accolades

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Best Colleges Named among U.S. best colleges for delivering strong value Money
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$79,000 Median alumni salary average U.S. Department of Education College Scoreboard

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Nursing & Health Sciences

nursing students take the pulse of a medical mannequin in a lab settingAt Sacred Heart, students become compassionate, skilled health care professionals through advanced clinical training grounded in a values-centered education. By being immersed in hands-on experience in advanced simulation labs and extensive clinical partnerships, they are ready to meet the demand. 

See how the Center for Healthcare Education prepares our future healers

Accolades

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Top Schools No. 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice program in New England U.S. News & World Report
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No. 3 Nursing Program Sacred Heart's nursing program ranks No. 3 in Connecticut, preparing students for licensure and in-demand health care careers U.S. News & World Report
Colleges of Distinction Best Colleges for Nursing 2026-27
National Recognition Best Colleges for Nursing Colleges of Distinction

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Business & Technology

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Experiential learning, employer partnerships, and forward-thinking programs led by faculty with current industry expertise provide SHU students with the skills and mindset to build successful and rewarding careers.  

Explore SHU's AACSB-accredited Welch College of Business & Technology

Accolades

Poets and Quants best undergraduate business schools
Top Business School Named one of the best undergraduate business schools for 2026 Poets&Quants
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Recognized for Excellence Among the nation’s Best Business Schools for 2027 The Princeton Review
Best Colleges US News and World Report Business Programs 2025
Top Ranked Named one of the Nation's Best Undergraduate Business Programs U.S. News & World Report

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