Sacred Heart University
| Motto | Inspiring Minds, Unleashing Hearts |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1963 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $189.8 million (2020) |
| President | John J. Petillo |
Academic staff | 802 (full-time and part-time) |
| Undergraduates | 6,524 |
| Postgraduates | 4,206 |
| Location | , United States 41°13′17″N 73°14′31″W / 41.2214°N 73.2419°W |
| Campus | Suburban, over 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Nickname | Pioneers |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | "Big Red" the Pioneer |
| Website | sacredheart.edu |
Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private, Roman Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Sacred Heart was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity.
Sacred Heart is the second-largest Catholic university in New England, behind Boston College. It offers more than 80 degree programs to over 8,500 students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.