Sacred Heart University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,230

Cost of attendance at Sacred Heart University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,230

Cost of attendance at Sacred Heart University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Sacred Heart University was $43,907. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University net price calculator

$43,907

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Connecticut and nationwide.

Connecticut's average	$13,638
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Sacred Heart University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$43,907	$594 (1%)	$35,846	$38,263	$41,854	$44,916	$45,646
2021	$43,313	$1,743 (4%)	$36,454	$35,484	$39,777	$43,387	$44,236
2020	$41,570	$167	$33,708	$34,095	$39,402	$42,433	$42,957
2019	$41,403	$1,226 (3%)	$34,545	$35,988	$38,673	$42,568	$42,736
2018	$40,177	$1,043 (3%)	$33,972	$36,837	$38,873	$40,901	$41,397
2017	$39,134	$821 (2%)	$32,703	$35,366	$38,552	$39,345	$40,274
2016	$38,313	$1,109 (3%)	$32,070	$32,568	$36,744	$39,133	$39,671
2015	$37,204	$857 (2%)	$30,948	$31,708	$33,905	$37,007	$39,182
2014	$36,347	--	$30,549	$27,225	$30,825	$34,370	$38,507

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Sacred Heart University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$60,042	$880 (1%)	$45,230	$13,612	$1,200
2021	$59,162	$1,280 (2%)	$44,350	$13,612	$1,200
2020	$57,882	$1,650 (3%)	$43,070	$13,612	$1,200
2019	$56,232	$1,600 (3%)	$41,420	$13,612	$1,200
2018	$54,632	$1,520 (3%)	$39,820	$13,612	$1,200
2017	$53,112	$1,210 (2%)	$38,300	$13,612	$1,200
2016	$51,902	$5,692 (12%)	$37,170	$13,532	$1,200
2015	$46,210	$700 (2%)	$35,750	$9,260	$1,200
2014	$45,510	$1,020 (2%)	$35,050	$9,260	$1,200
2013	$44,490	--	$34,030	$9,260	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Sacred Heart University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,434 dormitories available to its students at $11,500 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Sacred Heart University is $1,278 per month.
Does Sacred Heart University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Sacred Heart University for one academic year is $5,454, which works out to $606 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Sacred Heart University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Sacred Heart University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,650

If living off-campus, with family: $3,150

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,150
How much is Sacred Heart University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Sacred Heart University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Sacred Heart University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$650	$817
For out-of-state students	$650	$817

Housing and Meal

Sacred Heart University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Sacred Heart University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,454	$11,500	N/A	3,434
2021	$6,272	$11,230	N/A	3,180
2020	$5,060	$10,900	N/A	3,099
2019	$4,810	$10,500	N/A	2,930
2018	$4,670	$10,100	N/A	2,926
2017	$4,450	$10,000	N/A	2,784
2016	$4,240	$9,900	N/A	2,658

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sacred Heart University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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