Sacred Heart University (SHU)

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a leading Catholic university located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The University has been named to Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service.

University Rankings:

- Ranked 30th among the Tier 1 master’s level colleges and universities in the North (U.S. News & World Report 2010).

- John F. Welch College of Business is listed in The Princeton Review 2010 edition of its book, The Best 301 Business Schools.

- In the US News "Best Graduate Schools 2009", SHU is ranked 52nd nationally for Physical Therapy program, placing it as the best in Connecticut and one of the top 5 programs in New England.

- Sacred Heart University is featured in 2009 Edition of the Princeton Review's The Best 368 Colleges.

- Placed among the nation's top schools promoting volunteerism connected with academic coursework (2008-2009 edition of the Guide to Service Learning: Colleges and Universities).

Accreditation:

- SHU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

- The John F. Welch College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International).

- The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

- The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

- The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

- The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

- The Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

* Next: Princeton Review Rankings

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