FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has achieved recognition once again as one of the best institutions for undergraduate students, according to The Princeton Review. The college admission services company profiles and recommends SHU in the 2022 edition of its annual college guide, The Best 387 Colleges.
The Princeton Review’s profile, which is based on student responses to surveys about all aspects of the University, describes Sacred Heart as “a university that’s imbued with a tremendous amount of ‘school spirit’ and ‘an amazing sense of community.’ The University offers a wide range of majors and many students are quick to laud the ‘strong nursing and business programs.’ A number also cheer for the performing arts department’s ‘professional, conservatory-style dance program, and theatre arts program.’ Moreover, students love that the campus is ‘very modern,’ with whiteboard-stacked classrooms that feature ‘many unique features other schools lack, and ‘VR for classroom exercises, which enhanced the learning experience.’”
“Receiving this recognition from The Princeton Review is wonderful,” said SHU President John J. Petillo. “It’s also further affirmation that our students enjoy Sacred Heart.”
The profile goes on to state, “Sacred Heart prioritizes ‘real work experience’ and provides ‘a lot of networking opportunities that are very valuable.’ Undergrads also suggest that small classes help ‘make the learning experience very personal.’”
“Receiving a glowing profile from The Princeton Review is a testament to the University’s commitment to providing students with high-quality experiences and facilities,” said Pam Pillo, executive director of undergraduate admissions. “This ranking confirms that Sacred Heart meets students’ needs and enables them to thrive.”
In addition, the profile continues, “A number of students also enjoy giving back and you’ll often find undergrads working with ‘the school’s Habitat for Humanity chapter’ or even embarking on ‘service trips to places like Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Dakota.’ Having a bunch of DI athletes also means that there are plenty of games to watch, as well as various high-quality performing arts. And if you’re intrigued by fraternities or sororities, you’ll be glad to hear that ‘a large population of students here participate in Greek life.’”
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About Sacred Heart University
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 80 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 386 Colleges–2021 Edition, “Best in the Northeast” and Best Business Schools–2021 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu