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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, known for strong programs in business, nursing, psychology, exercise science, communications, and the liberal arts plus a residential‑style, Division I campus. Students often rave about the welcoming, family‑like community, over 150 clubs and organizations, lively game‑day culture, and the chance to live in a suburban setting close to New York and Connecticut shores.

State

Connecticut

Student Population

11,200

Acceptance Rate

64–68%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1040–1200

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, psychology, exercise science and health science

“I love Sacred Heart’s residential, family‑style feel, how many clubs and events make it easy to belong, and how close the campus is to both the beach and New York City, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the dining‑hall options can feel repetitive, some housing renovations take longer than promised, and the suburban‑bubble vibe can feel isolated if you’re used to a bigger‑city rush.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$52,090

Conference

Northeast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.7

Avg Women's Scores

77.9

Men's Team Notes

Pioneers placed second at Sacred Heart Spring Invite on Eagle Harbor Golf Club (597 total), led by Peicheng Chen's 1-under 143. Fifth at Battle at Rum Pointe on Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links (302 opener) featured Pablo Lacayo's 73 amid coastal winds and par-4 precision.

Women's Team Notes

Sacred Heart women set 18-hole record with 4-under 284 at SHU Spring Break Invite, posting 311.7 adjusted average. Top finishes at Rivertowne Intercollegiate and Fripp Island events highlighted resilient birdie runs on Lowcountry layouts through team depth across Northeast challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Matthew McGreevy

Women's Coach

Matthew McGreevy

Men's Email

mcgreevym@sacredheart.edu

Women's Email

mcgreevym@sacredheart.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Matthew McGreevy leads Sacred Heart men's golf as head coach, directing Pioneers through NEC schedules and regional invitationals from Fairfield, CT base. With over 20 years instructing, he builds competitive squads alongside assistant Stephen Sokol, emphasizing Northeast recruiting, scoring consistency, and NCAA regional contention in Division I play.

Women's Coach Bio

Matthew McGreevy heads Sacred Heart women's golf program in NEC competition, posting solid finishes against regional foes with assistant Stephen Sokol's support. His dual oversight fosters skill growth and team culture at Pioneers' facilities, targeting conference titles through consistent match play and postseason qualification.

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