Graduate Tuition & Fees 2026-2027
| Flat-Rate Semester Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Semester Fee: Graduate Student Services Fee | $80/semester |
| Doctor of Business Administration in Finance (fall/spring/late spring) | $11,300/trimester |
| Doctor of Business Administration of Finance - Thesis Continuation | $1,000/semester |
| Per-Credit Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
Mandatory Semester Fees
|
$215/semester |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $985/credit |
| MS in Accounting | $1,010/credit |
| MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI | $985/credit |
| MS in Finance & Investment Management | $1,200/credit |
| MS in Digital Marketing | $985/credit |
| MS in Human Resource Management | $985/credit |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Services Fee* | $60/semester |
| Library Fee | $40/semester |
| Registration Fee | $115/semester |
*May not be applicable to all programs
| Per-Credit Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Organization Development, Change & Effectiveness (trimester program: Fall/Spring/Late Spring-Summer) Dissertation Continuation $1,500 per semester (Fall/Spring/Late Spring-Summer) |
$6,667/semester |
|
Ph.D. in Social Work |
$840/credit |
| Ph.D. in Social Work Dissertation | $630/credit |
|
Master of Social Work |
$840/credit |
| Master of Public Administration | $940/credit |
| MA in Communication | $985/credit |
| MA or MFA in Film & Television | $1,000/credit |
| MA in Journalism & Media Production | $1,000/credit |
| MA in Sports Communication & Media | $1,050/credit |
| MA in Strategic Communications & Public Relations | $985/credit |
| MS in Chemistry Chemistry Graduate Thesis, course: CH 599 $305/course Chemistry Graduate Thesis Extension, course: CH 600 $605/course |
$925/credit |
| MS in Computer Science & Information Technology | $965/credit |
| MS in Cybersecurity | $965/credit |
| MS in Organizational Development & Psychology | $850/credit |
| Course Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| CAS Graduate Continuous Enrollment Fee course: CAS 599 |
$75/course |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Services Fee* | $60/semester |
| Library Fee | $40/semester |
| Registration Fee | $115/semester |
*May not be applicable to all programs
| Fairfield Campus and Online Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | $900/credit |
| Superintendent of Schools (093) Certification Program fee: $250/term |
$900/credit |
| Intermediate Administrator (092) Certification | $810/credit |
| Certificate of Advanced Study in Play Therapy | $785/credit |
| Sixth-Year Degree in Educational Leadership | $810/credit |
| Sixth-Year Degree in Literacy with 102/097 certification | $785/credit |
| Sixth-Year Degree in Special Education | $785/credit |
| MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | $900/credit |
| MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs | $785/credit |
| MA in School Counseling | $800/credit |
| Master of Education (Literacy or Special Education) | $785/credit |
| Master of Arts in Teaching/Teacher Certification Program | $785/credit |
| Computer Science cross endorsement | $785/credit |
| East Campus/Griswold, CT Location Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Teaching/Teacher Certification Program | $650/credit |
| Intermediate Administrator (092) Certification | $700/credit |
| Superintendent of Schools (093) Certification Additional Program fee: $250/term |
$810/credit |
| Course & Other Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Leadership Internship fee course: EDL 671 |
$250/course |
| MAT Clinic Fee | $250/course |
| Student Teaching courses: ED 491, ED 589, ED 563 |
$475/course |
| CAS Play Therapy Residency Fee course: COU 602 |
$225/course |
| Residency Fee courses: COU 520, COU 610 |
$450/course |
| Edthena Literacy/Special Education Fee courses: EDR 555, EDR 574, EDS 583 |
$130/course |
| Tevera Program Fee (CMHC & MSC): courses: COU 599, SCC 500 |
$228/course |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Services Fee* | $60/semester |
| Library Fee | $40/semester |
| Registration Fee | $115/semester |
*May not be applicable to all programs
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | $1,015/credit |
| Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $1,015/credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing (Online) | $695/credit |
| Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner or Post-MSN FNP Certificate (Online) | $955/credit |
| Master of Science Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Post-MSN PMHNP Certificate (Online) | $955/credit |
| Accelerated Secondary Degree - Nursing | $820/credit |
| Course Fees* | Cost |
|---|---|
| DNP & Nursing Online Continuous Enrollment course: NU 900 |
$1,000/course |
| FNP/DNP General Course Fee courses: NU 552, NU 810, NU 820 |
$625/course |
|
FNP/DNP Clinical fee^ |
$2,000/course |
| MSN Nursing Online Clinical Oversight Fee^ courses: NU 611, NU 612, NU 619, NU 672, NU 673, NU 680, NU 681, NU 690, NU 691 |
$200/course |
| MSN Nursing Online Technology Fee courses: NU 554, NU 611, NU 612 |
$200/course |
| FNP & PMHNP Nursing Online Clinical Oversight Fee^ courses: NU 561, NU 571, NU 572, NU 573, NU 621 |
$2,000/course |
| FNP Nursing Online Clinical Oversight Fee^ courses: NU 606, NU 607 |
$1,000/course |
| FNP & PMHNP Nursing Online Lab Fee courses: NU 552, NU 573, NU 621 |
$1,300/course |
| Nursing Online Clinical Immersion DNP courses: NU 810, NU 820 |
$400/course |
| Telehealth Certificate Clinical Oversight Fee^ NU 904 |
$350/course |
^Clinical Oversight Fee pays for the extensive amount of clinical oversight needed to assure compliance in clinical courses. It is above and beyond the tuition and only applies in courses that need this extensive oversight.
| Flat-Rate Semester Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Semester Fee: Graduate Student Services Fee | $80/semester |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (fall/spring) Program Fee $1,000 assessed with courses PT-651 & PT-852 |
$19,750/semester |
| MS in Athletic Training (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $575/semester |
$11,250/trimester |
| MS in Exercise & Sport Science (fall/spring) | $9,950/semester |
| MS in Occupational Therapy (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $500/semester |
$12,950/trimester |
| MS in Physician Associate Studies (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $600/semester |
$15,225/trimester |
| Speech-Language Pathology (fall/spring/late spring) Course Fee $400 assessed with courses SLP-501 & SLP-602 |
$13,900/trimester |
| Geriatric/Orthopedic/Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program | $4,000/semester |
| Per-Credit Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
Mandatory Semester Fees
|
$215/semester |
| MS in Exercise & Sport Science | $1,047/credit |
| MS in Healthcare Informatics Program Fee: $50/semester Course Fee, Healthcare Informatics Record Fee, course HINF-660: $50 |
$825/credit |
| Master of Health Administration | $725/credit |
| MS in Physician Associate Studies -remedial | $1,015/credit |
| Master of Public Health Program Fee: $200/semester |
$750/credit |
| Healthcare Informatics / Healthcare Admin Graduate Certificate | $825/credit |
Study Abroad
Visit the Study Abroad website for tuition and fee information.
Other Fees
| Fee | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee | $1,025/course |
| Application for Graduation Fee | $160 |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $65/plan (one per semester) |
| Guaranteed Payment Plan (GPP) | $80/plan (one per semester) $90 late fee |
| Returned Payment Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Admissions Application Fee | $75 |
| Replacement Diploma for pick-up | $75 |
| Replacement Diploma by mail | $80 |
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are not billed by the university. Indirect costs represent average estimates for education-related expenses incurred outside the billed charges from the university. These estimated costs are for students attending full-time (9 credits and above for graduate students) per semester. Indirect costs will be prorated thereafter, 75% ¾ time (6 -8 credits), 50% for half time (3-5 credits), and 25% for less than half (less than 3 credits), (unless it states otherwise).
| Graduate Indirect Costs | Indirect Cost |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) A reasonable estimate of what it costs to live while attending school. Actual costs may vary by your individual student choices. Typically includes rent, food, household supplies and utilities. (Living expenses will not be pro-rated based on the number of credits enrolled. The amount listed is at 100% unless enrolled in less than 3 credits, which then amount is set to $0) |
$6,356/semester |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment An allowance for books, course materials, and equipment, including a reasonable allowance for the rental or upfront purchase of a personal computer. Course material expenses vary each semester by program of study and types of materials required and preferred (i.e. new, used, ebook, rental, etc.). |
$1,333/semester |
| Transportation An allowance which may include transportation between campus, residences and place of work. |
$667/semester |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses An allowance for a student attending school on at least a half-time basis. Estimated costs for clothing, haircuts, toiletries and other miscellaneous expenses. What you spend on these types of item may be higher or lower depending on your own lifestyle. (Miscellaneous Personal expenses will be set to $0 for students enrolled in less than 3 credits.) |
$667/semester |
| Professional Licensure, Certification or First Professional Credential An allowance for the costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or first professional credential, for a student in a program that prepares the student to enter a profession that requires such a qualification. Costs for a professional licensure vary depending on program of student and license, certification or credential required. |
Varies |
| Federal Student Loan Fees Only if borrowing federal student loans on at least a half-time basis. An allowance for the costs of any Federal student loan fees and/or origination fees. Loan fees will vary depending on a student’s exact loan amounts. |
$108*/semester |
*The amount listed here is the average federal student loan fee. Actual Student Loan fees will be adjusted based on amount borrowed.
Important
- If additional information regarding billing is needed, it is the student's responsibility to contact Student Accounts at SAO@sacredheart.edu or 203-371-7925, prior to the scheduled payment due dates to avoid any late fee assessment. Visit semester payment options for balance due date.
- Student Accounts representatives may only speak with the student regarding student account billing/payment details, unless the student identifies an authorized payer/user(s).
- It is the sole responsibility of the student to maintain current contact information (such as mailing address) with the Registrar. Log onto MySHU to update.
All rates are subject to Board of Trustee approval. Charges listed above are subject to audit and do not constitute an official bill.