by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Sacred Heart University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Sacred Heart University amounted to $50,404 each year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals came to $320; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 |
| Total | $50,404 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Sacred Heart University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Sacred Heart University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Sacred Heart University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Sacred Heart University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Sacred Heart University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $44,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $46,310 |
| One Year Ago | $48,160 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,084 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Sacred Heart has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $52,417 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.68%, so cost a year out lands around $52,257.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $52,257 |
| In 2 Years | $54,178 |
| In 3 Years | $56,170 |
| In 4 Years | $58,235 |
| In 5 Years | $60,376 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $220,840.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Sacred Heart University, see the Sacred Heart University Financial Aid page.
