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100.0%Acceptance
$25,560Tuition
176Students
67%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,295Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$25,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,560
Average Net Price
$10,371
Students Receiving Financial Aid
6.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,015
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,158
Books & Supplies
$1,802
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,377
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
6.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,371

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Cost Overview

Sacred Heart Major Seminary keeps costs manageable for families preparing future priests. The average student pays $10,371 per year after financial aid, making the four-year total about $41,500. This represents a huge discount from the $39,377 sticker price. Only 6.36% of students take federal loans, which makes sense given the seminary's mission and the Church's support for vocational training.

The school charges $25,560 in tuition regardless of where students live, but room and board adds $12,015 for the 115 students who live on campus. What's unusual here is that just 6.36% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting most families can afford the costs or receive other forms of Church support. Students who graduate earn a median of $49,295 ten years later, which reflects the modest salaries of parish priests rather than financial limitations. Seminarians committed to priesthood get the best financial deal, as the Church often covers remaining costs.

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