A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SHU are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Sacred Heart University with a gender ratio of 23% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SHU has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,680
|
| Women |
2,539
|
SHU serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Connecticut or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
22%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130253 IPEDS survey data for Sacred Heart University.
Last updated February 24, 2025