Sacred Heart University's published cost of attendance is $69,289. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $38,691, families in the lower-middle range pay around $40,517, middle-income families pay about $41,647, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $46,348, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
Sacred Heart University's published cost of attendance is $69,289. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $38,691, families in the lower-middle range pay around $40,517, middle-income families pay about $41,647, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $46,348, and higher-income families pay roughly $48,217. Azimuth ranks Sacred Heart University #1397 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Sacred Heart University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the spread varies by income level — a pattern worth understanding when comparing Sacred Heart to institutions with larger endowments or different aid philosophies. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,486; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,431, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
