Sacred Heart University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Merit Scholarships are available to all full time transfer students. An extra merit scholarship is available for PTK members. Transfer students may apply for other financial aid including: Federal money, need based aid, loans and work study
• Tuition and Fees:
  For updated tuition cost please visit the Sacred Heart website and search: Tuition & Fees

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Applications Received:
  approximately 800 (spring and fall)
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  approximately 500
• Percentage Accepted:
  approximately 65%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  approximately 250 for Spring and Fall
• Transfer Agreements:
  If you’ve earned 60 credits or more at another institution, Sacred Heart will waive our foundational common core classes. Please contact admissions for more information.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-admission/

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer students typically require a 2.6 GPA or higher for admission to most programs. Interdisciplinary Studies, Health Science, Exercise Science, Communication Disorders, and Social Work require a 2.8 GPA or higher
• Official Transcripts:
  Yes (students may send unofficials through to be evaluated for a decision on application)
• SAT Scores:
  Sacred Heart is test optional
• Letters of Recommendation:
  One recommended: can be from employer, teacher, professor, counselor, etc. Letters of Recommendation are optional.
• Essay:
  Yes
• Application Fee:
  $50
• Interview:
  Not Required
• Other Requirements:
  High School Transcript
• Apply Here:
  https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-admission/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  C or better (2.0)
• Credits (Min/Max):
  66 maximum from a community college 90 maximum from four year