Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Detroit, MI 48206-1799
About Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private trade and vocational school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling about 178 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,916 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $24,120. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,295 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary charges 18% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($24,120).
- Versus the Michigan median, sticker tuition is 58% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 66.67%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,295.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is about 51% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $24,120; average net price is $11,916 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 934% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | $24,120 | $11,916 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Michigan (state median) | $15,221 | $7,368 | 96 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 51% below published tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Key findings
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary's average net price ($11,916) is 51% below published tuition ($24,120).
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary charges 18% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($24,120).
- Versus the Michigan median, sticker tuition is 58% above.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $24,120
Finding Sacred Heart Major Seminary charges 18% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $24,120. That is 18% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Michigan median ($15,221), sticker tuition is 58% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.0×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Sacred Heart Major Seminary versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $11,916.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,916 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,548 above the Michigan median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $8,137 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 51% lower after grants and scholarships.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Sacred Heart Major Seminary—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$24,120
Avg. net price
$11,916
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,916 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $96,480. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Sacred Heart Major Seminary is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 50% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 51% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Campus
Location
Detroit, MI
City / state
- ZIP
- 48206-1799
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size
Enrollment
178
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 231
- Graduate
- 163
- Full-time share
- 15%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 6.95%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sacred Heart Major Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,000 | $17,000 | — |
| 2014 | $17,507 | $17,507 | — |
| 2015 | $18,029 | $18,029 | $12,882 |
| 2016 | $18,746 | $18,746 | $21,495 |
| 2017 | $19,325 | $19,325 | $18,579 |
| 2018 | $19,900 | $19,900 | — |
| 2019 | $20,495 | $20,495 | — |
| 2020 | $21,107 | $21,107 | $19,140 |
| 2021 | $21,272 | $21,272 | — |
| 2022 | $22,277 | $22,277 | — |
| 2023 | $25,560 | $25,560 | $10,371 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sacred Heart Major Seminary reported total enrollment of about 178 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 6.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2024 is 178 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 231 students. Graduate enrollment is about 163 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
33.33% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Sacred Heart Major Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology/Theological Studies: 57% male / 43% female
- Philosophy: 90% male / 10% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary graduates earn a median of $49,295 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,295. Average net price used in cost models: $11,916.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Sacred Heart Major Seminary graduates report median earnings of $49,295 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Sacred Heart Major Seminary graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Sacred Heart Major Seminary—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$31.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Michigan median near the median ($30.9M)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($26.4M)
- Michigan median 12× the median ($13,320)
- Great Lakes median 9.8× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 14× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.9%
- Michigan median 3.2 pp below median (64.1%)
- Great Lakes median 2.8 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 2.9 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,389
- Michigan median 0.83× the median ($8,917)
- Great Lakes median 0.92× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,084
- Michigan median 2.2× the median ($7,240)
- Great Lakes median 2.1× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary at a glance
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private non-profit institution in Detroit, MI, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Theology/Theological StudiesPhilosophy
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian53.9%American Indian or Alaska Native17.4%Hispanic or Latino11.8%
Schools near Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Other campuses in Detroit, MI when available, plus nearby institutions in Michigan.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Michigan, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sacred Heart Major Seminary located?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is located in Detroit, MI.
What is Sacred Heart Major Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4 applicants and 4 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Sacred Heart Major Seminary's tuition?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $24,120 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $11,916 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Sacred Heart Major Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $24,120 and average net price is $11,916 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,650 annually.
Why is Sacred Heart Major Seminary's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Sacred Heart Major Seminary, published tuition is $24,120 while average net price is $11,916—about 51% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Sacred Heart Major Seminary's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,916), completion (66.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($49,295). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 231 students, White (53.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Sacred Heart Major Seminary earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $49,295 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary public or private?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Detroit, MI.
Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary an HBCU?
No. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary a tribal college?
No. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college profile
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Detroit, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.