C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
85/100 · earnings-weighted

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Detroit, Michigan 48206
Sacred Heart Major Seminary campus, Detroit, MI
Sacred Heart Major Seminary campus, Detroit, MI. Photo: Andrew Jameson at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

357
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
100%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,295
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
66.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Median pay of master's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies—$69,654+14%#20 of 94#16—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $87,696
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,239/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48238 (17.7% cap, Detroit)

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🏆 Where Sacred Heart Major Seminary Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#22
Theology/Theological Studies
of 57 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $27,669 $27,669
Total Cost (On-Campus) $43,185 $43,185

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology/Theological Studies 46 grads/yr Philosophy 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sacred Heart Major Seminary's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 27,300 jobs
Clergy
$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Student Demographics

357
Total Students
32%
Women
11%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 9%
Black 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 11%
25-64 (Adult) 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary has an acceptance rate of 100%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
Tuition at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is $27,669 for in-state students and $27,669 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
The graduation rate at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Sacred Heart Major Seminary a good school?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Major Seminary?
Sacred Heart Major Seminary has a total enrollment of 357 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology