Part-Time & Accelerated Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2025-2026

Tuition Cost
Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition*
 $650/credit
Part-Time Visiting Student Undergraduate Tuition
Maximum 12 credits (lifetime enrollment limitation)
 $650/credit
Associate Degree in Nursing $650/credit
Post Baccalaureate Prerequisite - Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) $650/credit
Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Certificate $650/credit
Full-Time to Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition
(applicable when changing enrollment status from full-time to part-time after 84 completed credits)		 $1,736/credit
Second Degree Accelerated Nursing (ABSN)
 $820/credit
Brewing Science/Distillation Certificate Programs $650/credit
RN to BSN (Online)
 $390/credit
One Day at a Time $100/credit
Early College Experience (ECE) Program
 $45/credit
Taste of College: High School Student Program
Maximum 6 credits (lifetime enrollment limitation)
*any additional credits at part-time rate above		 $100/credit
Taste of College: Senior Citizen Program
Maximum 6 credits (lifetime enrollment limitation)
*any additional credits at part-time rate above		 $100/credit
Au Pair Program
Maximum 6 credits (lifetime enrollment limitation)
*any additional credits at part-time rate above
 $100/credit
Registration Fee
Required/billed each registered semester (Fall/Winter/Spring/SS (Late Spring/Summer 1)/Summer 2). Non-refundable		 $115/semester
ASN Health & Security Background Clearance 
Required for all Associate Degree in Nursing students
 $125 each fall semester
Audit $1,025/course
Course Fees Purpose Cost
Art Lab 1: AR 110, AR 111, AR 120, AR 143, AR 161 Art materials, studio equipment, matting/printing supplies $75/course
Art Lab 2: AR 114, AR 211, AR 220, AR 221, AR 225, AR 229, AR 230, AR 231, AR 250, AR 251, AR 252, AR 260, AR 261, AR 270, AR 271, AR 272, AR 276, AR 277, AR 280, AR 299, AR 320, AR 330, AR 360, AR 370, AR 390, AR 391, AR 392 Art materials, matting/printing supplies, software licenses, studio equipment $175/course
Biology Lab: BI 109, BI 113, BI 114, BI 127, BI 129, BI 162, BI 203, BI 204, BI 208, BI 209, BI 211, BI 230, BI 241, BI 246, BI 255, BI 260, BI 265, BI 277, BI 279, BI 303, BI 313, BI 314, BI 315, BI 320, BI 333, BI 345, BI 346, BI 351, BI 355, BI 379 Purchasing of models, reagents, etc. $200/course
Brewing Science Lab: BR 111, BR 211 Lab consumable expenses (raw materials) $175/course
Brewing Science Lab/Certification: BR 110 Lab consumable expenses (raw materials) $200/course
CAS Experiential Course Fee: CAS 299 Consumable expenses $205/course
Chemistry Lab: CH 101, CH 119, CH 153, CH 154, CH 223, CH 224, CH 253, CH 254, CH 333, CH 334, CH 343, CH 344, CH 353, CH 357, CH 555, CH 557 Chemicals, glassware, supplies, maintenance, equipment, etc.  $205/course
Chemistry UG Research: CH 395 Chemicals, glassware, supplies, maintenance, equipment, etc.  $255/course
Distillation Science Lab: DS 110, DS 111, DS 211  Lab consumable expenses (raw materials)  $200/course
Exercise Science: EX 102 Course materials including beverage samples $90/course
Media Studies 1: CM 101, CM 121, CM 122, CM 123, CM 124, CM 125, CM 128, CM 131, CM 132, CM 133, CM 135, CM 201, CM 212, CM 214, CM 257, CM 299, CM 301, CM 351, CM 353, CM 354, CM 355, CM 357 Subscriptions to specialized films and video collections and licensing and purchases of specialized films and videos  $50/course
Media Studies 2: CM 102, CM 171, CM 211, CM 221, CM 222, CM 223, CM 225, CM 227, CM 228, CM 229, CM 230, CM 231, CM 232, CM 235, CM 252, CM 253, CM 254, CM 258, CM 271, CM 272, CM 274, CM 276, CM 277, CM 280, CM 300, CM 301, CM 311, CM 321, CM 322, CM 325, CM 331, CM 354, CM 356, CM 371, CM 372, CM 391, CM 397, CM 398 Equipment, studio maintenance, and student productions $150/course
Media & Performing Arts: MU 181, MU 281, MU 282, MU 300 Contact academic program for details $150/course
Music Lab: (1 credit) MU 131 Instructor fee for one on one music lesson $500/course
Music Lab: (2 credits) MU 132 Instructor fee for one on one music lesson $1,000/course
Nursing Assessment: NU 215 (Spring only) ATI Bundle $700/course
Nursing ATI Online Student Capstone/Testing: NUR 101 (Fall), NUR 124 (Spring) ATI Testing fee $605/course
Nursing Clinical Lab: NUR 230, NUR 231, NUR 232, NUR 270 Lab supplies $150/course
Nursing Differential: NU 205, NU 206, NU 215, NU 216, NU 300, NU 301, NU 340, NU 341, NU 360, NU 361, NU 380, NU 381 Contact College of Nursing for details $685/semester
Nursing Lab 2: NU 205, NU 206, NU 215, NU 216, NU 220, NU 221, NU 300, NU 301, NU 330, NU 333, NU 340, NU 341, NU 360, NU 361, NU 373, NU 374, NU 380, NU 381, NU 394, NU 395 Lab supplies, equipment, manikin maintenance and replacement  $285/course
Nursing Online Clinical Oversight RN: NU 376, NU 387 CPT and faculty oversite of preceptors, sites and capstone  $200/course
Physics Lab 2 PY 101, PY 104, PY 113, PY 114, PY 153, PY 154, PY 300 Supplies, maintenance, equipment, etc.  $205/course
Psychology Research: PS 201, PS 302, PS 397 Research activities $125/course
Psychology Research 2: PS 110 Software to facilitate participating in research  $40/course
Radiography Lab: RAD 101, RAD 112, RAD 200, RAD 221, RAD 232 Lab equipment & fees  $160/course
Radiography Review: RAD 232 ARRT exam review courses  $175/course
Social Work Assessment Fee: SW 276 Assessment for BSW students $215/course
Social Work Program Fee: SW 278, SW 378, SW 380 Internships i.e. supervision, other recognitions and other costs associated with program $350/course

Other Costs

Fees Cost
Payment Plan (available fall & spring only) $65/enrollment
Guaranteed Payment Plan Fee

$80/enrollment

$90 late fee
Returned Payment Fee $40
Transcript $10 each
Replacement Diploma Fee $75 pick-up
$80 by mail

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 (12 credits for part-time and accelerated undergraduate students) per semester. Indirect costs will be prorated thereafter, 75% ¾ time (9-11 credits), 50% for half time (6-8 credits), and 25% for less than half (less than 6 credits), unless it states otherwise.

Part-Time & Accelerated Undergraduate Indirect Costs Living Off Campus
Fall/Spring Semester		 Living with Parent(s) or Relative(s)
Fall/Spring Semester		 Living Off Campus or with Parent(s) or Relative(s)
Summer Semester

Living Expenses (Housing & Food)
A reasonable estimate of what it costs to live while attending school. Actual costs may way by individual student choices. Typically includes rent, food, household supplies and utilities. (Living expenses will not be prorated based on the number of credits enrolled. The amount listed is at 100% unless enrolled in less than 6 credits, which then amount is set to $0)

 $7,150/semester $1,575/semester $4,767/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.).

 $1,425/semester $1,425/semester $1,150/semester

Transportation
An allowance which may include transportation between campus, residences, and place of work.

 $750/semester $750/semester $500/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 6 credits.)

 $750/semester $750/semester $500/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, credential required.

 Varies Varies 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.

 $40*/semester $40*/semester $40*/semester

*The amount listed here is the average federal student loan fee. Actual Student Loan fees will be adjusted based on amount borrowed.

SHU Online Undergraduate Students should follow the Graduate Students Indirect Costs

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.