Sacred Heart University’s nursing college

What Sacred Heart University’s nursing college does

Sacred Heart University's nursing college is part of Sacred Heart University, a private Catholic nonprofit institution headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, with an additional study-abroad campus in Dingle, Ireland. The college delivers undergraduate and graduate nursing education, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate program, producing nurses equipped for licensure and in-demand healthcare careers. The program is ranked No. 3 in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report, supported by a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 99% undergraduate placement rate into employment or graduate school within one year of graduation.

The college operates on a tuition-and-fees revenue model, with financial assistance available and graduate tuition varying by program. It distributes educational services through campus-based programs, online programs, and the international Dingle campus, accepting applications via the university website and Common App. The underlying technology stack is conventional higher-education IT — Blackboard learning management system, MySHU student portal, and Microsoft 365 productivity suite — with no proprietary platform or AI-driven features documented.

The college's go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-driven: campus tours, College Application Workshops, virtual info sessions, Coffee & Conversations drop-ins, and direct outreach by admissions counselors. It maintains clinical and employment partnerships with Hartford Healthcare, Yale New Haven Health's Northeast Medical Group (operating the student health center), and 100+ non-profit organizations that provide service learning and clinical placement opportunities. The broader university reports 61,634 living alumni and 68,705 degrees awarded, branding the program within a Top 20 Catholic university and veteran-friendly institution.

Name

Sacred Heart University’s nursing college

Legal name

Sacred Heart University

Website

https://sacredheart.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sacred Heart University's nursing college offers undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees, including a DNP/FNP program, in Fairfield, Connecticut. Ranked No. 3 in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report, it prepares students for licensure and healthcare careers with a 99% post-graduation placement rate.

Ownership category

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Product category

Nursing Education (Higher Education)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Undergraduate nursing degrees
• Graduate nursing programs
• Clinical nursing training
• Healthcare workforce preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including the nursing program. Financial assistance is available for students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sacred Heart University's nursing college delivers undergraduate and graduate nursing education programs, including the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. The college prepares students for nursing licensure and healthcare careers through classroom instruction and hands-on clinical placements at partner healthcare facilities in Connecticut. Financial assistance is available for enrolled students.

Product overview

Sacred Heart University's nursing college offers a portfolio of academic programs including undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. The flagship program is the DNP/FNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner) program. The nursing program is ranked No. 3 in Connecticut, preparing students for nursing licensure and in-demand healthcare careers. These programs represent the core educational offerings of the nursing college within the broader university structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing Program (Undergraduate and Graduate) Undergraduate and graduate nursing program ranked No. 3 in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report, preparing students for nursing licensure and in-demand healthcare careers through hands-on clinical experience.
• DNP/FNP Program (Doctor of Nursing Practice / Family Nurse Practitioner) A graduate-level nursing program offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner track, preparing students for advanced nursing roles and licensure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of undergraduate students employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yale New Haven Health's Northeast Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSacred Heart University has partnered with Yale New Haven Health's Northeast Medical Group to provide student health care. Students have access to world-class healthcare options including telehealth for evening and weekend hours. The Student Health Center is operated by Northeast Medical Group with clinicians providing accessible, high-quality healthcare. The partnership provides comprehensive services within a network of over 6,000 physicians across more than 100 specialties.
• Hartford HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHartford Healthcare serves as an employment destination for Sacred Heart nursing graduates. Alumni success stories highlight career pathways from SHU nursing programs to critical care nursing positions at Hartford Healthcare facilities.
• 100+ Non-profit OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHU maintains 100+ partnerships with non-profit organizations, providing students with service learning opportunities and community engagement experiences that complement academic programs.
• MSG SportsminorOthersSacred Heart alumni have been employed at MSG Sports following graduation, demonstrating broad career placement success beyond healthcare.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SacredHeartAlum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SacredHeartUVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/SacredHeartUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sacred-heart-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacredheartuniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@sacredheartuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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