Published cost of attendance is $69,289. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $38,691, middle-income families pay around $41,647, higher-income families pay approximately $48,217.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $69,289 |
| Tuition and Fees | $50,404 |
| Room and Board | $19,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$23,115 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $46,174 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $38,691 |
| $30–48k | $40,517 |
| $48–75k | $41,647 |
| $75–110k | $46,348 |
| $110k+ | $48,217 |
Published cost of attendance is $69,289. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $38,691, middle-income families pay around $41,647, higher-income families pay approximately $48,217. Azimuth ranks Sacred Heart University #1397 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 2.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,486. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,431, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Sacred Heart University earn median 4-year earnings of $79,431, placing Sacred Heart University in the 86.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,640 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Sacred Heart University in the 68.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Sacred Heart University #260 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Sacred Heart University's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 190 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $103,244, at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 148 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,883, performing at 1.1x the CIP benchmark. Finance and Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences round out the top programs, with Finance delivering median 4-year earnings of $94,733 at 1.1x benchmark performance. The concentration in Business — the institution's dominant program family — supports consistent outcomes across the graduate cohort and aligns with employer demand in the Connecticut and broader Northeast labor markets.
