by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SHU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts general studies.
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SHU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #60 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in liberal arts general studies from SHU were men.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Sacred Heart University.
The liberal arts general studies program at SHU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 33 |
SHU granted 33 completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.