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Sacred Heart University Women's Field Hockey

Welcome to the Sacred Heart University women's field hockey recruiting profile. Sacred Heart competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Northeast Conference from Fairfield, Connecticut. Led by head coach Sydney Van Der Merwe, Sacred Heart University pairs a 65% acceptance rate with a 73% graduation rate and a $47,848 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northeast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
12,695
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
65%
State
Connecticut
City
Fairfield
Address
5151 Park Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 28% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Sydney Van Der Merwe
Head Coach
(203) 365-7534·[email protected]·View profile
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 46% of D1 women's field hockey programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$63,925
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$75,059
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 9% of D1 women's field hockey programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$50,084
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$50,084
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$19,140
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$47,848
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 27% of D1 women's field hockey programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$852,695
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$115,008
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (203) 371-7999[email protected]

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