Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private research university in Santurce, Puerto Rico, serving roughly 4,442 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 58.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,754 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,410
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,924 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.02% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,442 87.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.07%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 27.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 21.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,203
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 3,638
  • Room & Board: $9,300 annual estimate

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon: what the data shows

Common questions about Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is located in Santurce, PR (ZIP 00907).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon public or private?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Universidad del Sagrado Corazon cost?

Published tuition: $6,410.

Average net price after aid: $12,924.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,027
$30,001–$48,000$12,671
$48,001–$75,000$15,196
$75,001–$110,000$17,990
$110,001+$19,478

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,640.

How hard is it to get into Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

Admission rate: 58.02%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

Total enrollment: 4,442 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,203 students.

Graduate enrollment: 543 students.

About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

150%-time completion rate: 52.07%.

First-year retention: 79.1%.

What do graduates of Universidad del Sagrado Corazon earn?

Median earnings: $27,544 six years after entry; $31,754 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,250.

71.48% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.02%; completion rate 52.07%; median earnings $31,754 at 10 years; net price $12,924. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon was $6,410.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,924
2024 Value

In 2024 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,924.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$51,696 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,924 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$25,640 4-Year Tuition

$9,300 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$18,210 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$72,840 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon 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 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$5,560$5,560$6,029
2014$5,680$5,680$7,748
2015$5,780$5,780$8,122
2016$6,000$6,000$7,486
2017$6,000$6,000$8,820
2018$6,000$6,000$13,120
2019$6,000$6,000$12,796
2020$6,000$6,000$13,034
2021$6,120$6,120$12,301
2022$6,170$6,170$13,656
2023$6,360$6,360$13,024

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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

58.02% Acceptance Rate

3,638 Total Applicants

1,943 Students Admitted

977 First-Time Students Enrolled

50.28% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon reported total enrollment of about 4,442 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (99.5%), White (0.3%), and Black or African American (0.1%). About 71.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in 2024 is 4,442 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,203 students. Graduate enrollment is about 543 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

79.1%
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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

23.15% 100% Completion Time

52.07% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23.15% of students graduating from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 22% male / 78% female
  • Digital Marketing: 28% male / 72% female
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 23% male / 77% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon.

Return on Investment

$16,250 Median Student Debt

$31,754 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

51.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

514.24% Return on Investment

5.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 217 completions

2. Digital Marketing: 112 completions

3. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 102 completions

4. Journalism: 59 completions

5. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other: 49 completions

6. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 34 completions

7. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 29 completions

8. Meeting and Event Planning: 29 completions

9. Communication and Media Studies: 28 completions

Most popular programs at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 21.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,546
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,216

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private non-profit institution located in Santurce, PR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. Enrollment is approximately 4,442 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (99.5%), White (0.3%), Black or African American (0.1%). The admission rate is 58.02%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.07%. Approximately 71.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs

Location

Santurce, PR 00907

Region: Outlying Areas

Insights and Analysis

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon located?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is located in Santurce, PR.

What is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is 58.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,638 applicants and 1,943 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Universidad del Sagrado Corazon cost?

Reported tuition is $6,410 and average net price is $12,924 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,300 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,203 students, Hispanic or Latino (99.5%), White (0.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

About 27.7% of students at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Universidad del Sagrado Corazon earn?

Median earnings are $27,544 six years after entry and $31,754 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon?

The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Universidad del Sagrado Corazon students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,250.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon public or private?

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private nonprofit institution located in Santurce, PR.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon an HBCU?

No. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon a tribal college?

No. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Universidad del Sagrado Corazon a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universidad del Sagrado Corazon reports 99.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Outlying Areas regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Puerto Rico
  • 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.