Sacred Heart Major Seminary

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$27,669
24.9% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$10,371
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
100%
4 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
357
25.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
66.7%
2 Graduates

About

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Sacred Heart Major Seminary were Theological Studies (35 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. 36.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (59 degrees), 4.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $27,669, which is $12,505 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 36 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $27,669, which is $12,505 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,371.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Sacred Heart Major Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,669
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was $27,669. The cost of tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $12,505 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$10,371
2023 Value

In 2023 Sacred Heart Major Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,371.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,575
Room and Board
$1,716
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was of $12,575 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,716. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.65% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 36 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Sacred Heart Major Seminary received 4 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 4 applicants, 4 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 357 students enrolled at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2023.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
4
Accepted Out of 4

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 100% (4 admissions from 4 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 100%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissiomns remained the same.

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SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Sacred Heart Major Seminary had a total enrollment of 357 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 92 students and the part-time enrollment is 265. This means that 25.8% of students enrolled at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.2% White, 8.68% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, and 1.12% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (8.2%) and White Female (1.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (9.3%) and White Female (0.775%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 357 students. The full-time enrollment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 92 and the part-time enrollment is 265. This means that 25.8% of students enrolled at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

100%
2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Sacred Heart Major Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    215 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    31 enrolled students
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 60.2% White, 8.68% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.68% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, and 1.12% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (20.7%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is Theological Studies (35 degrees awarded).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (69 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Clergy (103,504 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (29,894 people), Postsecondary teachers (22,906 people), Other managers (20,531 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (18,116 people).

The most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2023 are Theology (69 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Theology (69 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Religious organizations (113,365 people), Elementary & secondary schools (46,328 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,829 people), Legal services (21,831 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (20,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Theology (69 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Theological Studies
Most Common (2023)
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was Theological Studies with 35 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

54
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
31
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, which is 1.74 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (31).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Theological Studies, which is 1.3 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Theological Studies, which is 0.769 times less than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
60%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 60% of students graduating from Sacred Heart Major Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    59 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    13 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is white (59 degrees awarded). There were 4.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

2.35% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    39 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    20 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is white male (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (20 degrees).

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Operations

Sacred Heart Major Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $31.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3M (9.61%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Sacred Heart Major Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 8.79M. Sacred Heart Major Seminary employs 13 Professors, 3 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are Male Professor (11), Male Associate professor (2), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are: Management, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Endowment

$31.3M
2023 Endowment
24.5%
growth from 2022

Sacred Heart Major Seminary has an endowment valued at about $31.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Sacred Heart Major Seminary grew 24.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.8M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$4.51M
2023 Salaries
3.68%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Sacred Heart Major Seminary paid a median of $4.51M in salaries, which represents 51.3% of their overall expenditure ($8.79M) and a 3.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.35% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.34M
Instructional Salaries
19
Number of Employees

In 2023, Sacred Heart Major Seminary paid a total of $1.34M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
13 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sacred Heart Major Seminary were Professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 3 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sacred Heart Major Seminary were Management with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was Male Professor with 11 employees, Male Associate professor with 2 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

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