by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sacred Heart degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Sacred Heart measures up.
Sacred Heart is ranked #3,155 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Connecticut, it ranks #21 of 22 for value.
These Sacred Heart majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | #25 of 26 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #25 of 26 |
| Marketing | #32 of 32 |
| Fashion Merchandising | #32 of 32 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | #34 of 34 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #38 of 40 |
| Sports Communication | #38 of 40 |
| Exercise Physiology | #93 of 93 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | #109 of 110 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | #109 of 109 |
Below is the detailed Sacred Heart value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Sacred Heart University is ranked #7 out of #22 in Connecticut for quality and #21 out of #22 for Connecticut value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Sacred Heart financial aid page to be sure.
Sacred Heart University is ranked #3,155 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Sacred Heart University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Sacred Heart costs about $47,106. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $188,424 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $69,473 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $46,174 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $47,106 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $188,424 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Sacred Heart net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Sacred Heart degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $277,892 | — | — |
| All Students | $188,424 | #3,155 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $184,696 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $277,892 | — | — |
| All Students | $188,424 | #21 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $184,696 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Sacred Heart shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $37,374 |
| $30K–$48K | $38,526 |
| $48K–$75K | $43,128 |
| $75K–$110K | $47,177 |
| Over $110K | $47,318 |
About 96% of Sacred Heart undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,629 per year. Get more details on the Sacred Heart financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Sacred Heart cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.