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 Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,120
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,916 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 178 15.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 14.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 60.9%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 231
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 4
  • Room & Board: $12,650 annual estimate

Sacred Heart Major Seminary: what the data shows

Common questions about Sacred Heart Major Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Sacred Heart Major Seminary?

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is located in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48206-1799).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary public or private?

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Sacred Heart Major Seminary cost?

Published tuition: $24,120.

Average net price after aid: $11,916.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,916

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $96,480.

How hard is it to get into Sacred Heart Major Seminary?

Admission rate: 100.00%.

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

How big is Sacred Heart Major Seminary?

Total enrollment: 178 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 231 students.

Graduate enrollment: 163 students.

About 15% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary?

150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.

First-year retention: 100.0%.

What do graduates of Sacred Heart Major Seminary earn?

Median earnings: $49,295 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

6.95% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Sacred Heart Major Seminary known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 66.67%; median earnings $49,295 at 10 years; net price $11,916. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$24,120
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was $24,120.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,916
2024 Value

In 2024 Sacred Heart Major Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,916.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$47,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,916 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$96,480 4-Year Tuition

$12,650 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,865 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$38,635 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$154,540 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Financial Aid by Income Level

6.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1.60% 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 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: 20132023 (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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100.00% Acceptance Rate

4 Total Applicants

4 Students Admitted

2 First-Time Students Enrolled

50.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified 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

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

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.9%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

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

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Return on Investment

$49,295 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

934.22% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Top Programs by Completions

2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Theology/Theological Studies: 46 completions

2. Philosophy: 10 completions

Most popular programs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Sacred Heart Major Seminary graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sacred Heart Major Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 60.9%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,389
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,084

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Detroit, MI, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology/Theological Studies, Philosophy. Enrollment is approximately 178 students. Student body composition includes White (53.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (17.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 6.95% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Location

Detroit, MI 48206-1799

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Sacred Heart Major Seminary 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 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.

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.

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.

Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sacred Heart Major Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).

Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Sacred Heart Major Seminary: Roman Catholic.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Detroit, Michigan city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • 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 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.