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New London, CT · Fairfield, CT
| Connecticut College | Sacred Heart University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $36,175/yr | $46,174/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,341/yr | $38,691/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,892/yr | $40,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,961/yr | $41,647/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,797/yr | $46,348/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $47,031/yr | $48,217/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $249/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,558/yr | $19,140/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,558/yr | $14,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,000/yr | $2,650/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $84,623/yr | $69,289/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,242/yr | $50,404/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $67,242/yr | $50,404/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 14% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 57% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 37% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1350–1500 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1432 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 30–35 · Math 26–32 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,397 | 14,284 |
| Students accepted | 3,597 | 9,667 |
| Students who enrolled | 555 | 1,905 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 8% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 73% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,001/yr | $75,059/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,471–$120,051 | $52,706–$106,588 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 84% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 83% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 64% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,165/yr | $63,925/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 76% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 90% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 88% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $71,333/yr | $71,006/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 24% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 22% · Psychology 11% | Health Professions 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 24% of degrees | Health Professions — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $86,403/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $142,730/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,937 | 7,087 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 3,818 |
| Average professor pay | $7,781/mo | $11,014/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 33% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $89,003 | $106,612 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | New London, CT | Fairfield, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1911 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.8% | 1.1% |
| Men | 39% | 36% |
| Women | 61% | 64% |
| White students | 68% | 75% |
| Black students | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 14% |
| Asian students | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 14% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,417/yr | $9,979/yr |
| Endowment | $482.4M | $316.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,947 | 3,619 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,325/yr | $12,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,560/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 28 | 29 |
| Student athletes | 622 | 1,117 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $15.7M |
| Athletics budget | $6.2M | $43.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.2M | $43.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $134,623 | $356,798 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.