Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2025-2026

Tuition Cost
Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition
12-18 Credits (fall & spring only)		 $26,045/semester*
Credit Overload Tuition (19 or more credits) $1,225/credit
Winter, Late Spring & Summer classes $650/credit
Audit Fee $1,025/class
Full-Time to Part-Time Undergraduate Tuition
(change in status from full-time to part-time after 84 completed credits)		 $1,736/credit
Study Abroad Program Costs Visit SHU Study Abroad Website

*Incoming first-year/freshman resident's $1,500 admission deposit is applied as follows: $1,350 to their student tuition account (first semester) and $150 is held as a housing damage security deposit. The security deposit is expected to be refunded, net of any last term damages, upon departure/graduation from Sacred Heart University.

Fee Cost
Athletic & Recreation Fee (fall & spring only) $160/semester

Registration Fee 
Required when enrolled in the following terms: winter, late spring/summer 1 (ss) and/or summer 2

$115/term

Health Insurance (review enroll/waiver process here) 

Billed one-time in fall semester for coverage for the full year, August 2025 to August 2026

  • Full-Year Waiver Deadline: August 1, 2025

For new students who start classes in January 2026; billing is for spring semester only for coverage of January 1 to August 14, 2026

  • Spring Only Waiver Deadline: February 13, 2026

$3,090/August to August


$1,916/January to August
Program Fees Cost
Exercise Science Program Fee
Sophomores, juniors and seniors with declared majors in Exercise Science
 $575/semester (fall/spring)
Health Science Program Fee
Students with declared majors in Health Science
 $185/semester (fall/spring)
Jack Welch College of Business & Technology Program Fee (WCBT)
Sophomores, juniors and seniors with an active program in WCBT
 $750/semester (fall/spring)
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
Education Clinic Fee: ED 412 To compensate hosting teacher in the school system $175/course
Exercise Science: EX 102 Course materials including beverage samples $90/course
Living Learning Community Fee: LLC 100 LLC students given preferential housing (in our new dorms) in addition to expanded academic support services/ programming, extracurricular trips and opportunities, and an additional academic credit.  $350/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 oversight 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
Residence Hall Per Semester Cost
Angelo Roncalli Hall $6,600
Christian Witness Commons $6,970
Elie Wiesel Hall $7,800
Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall $6,600
Frances Xavier Cabrini Hall $7,800
Jorge Bergoglio Hall $6,970
Michael McGivney Hall $6,600
Mother Teresa Hall $6,970
Oakwood Gardens $6,600
Pier Giorgio Frassati Hall $7,800
Pierre Toussaint Hall $6,600
Pioneer Gardens $7,550
The Ridge  $6,600
The Ridge Townhouse single residency $7,550
St. Catherine of Siena Hall $6,600
Scholars Commons $6,970
Thomas Merton Hall $6,600
Thea Bowman Hall $7,280
Meal Plan Direct Cost Structure of Plan
Big Red Unlimited $3,350/semester

$325
Unlimited All-Access Swipes
+2 Daily Meal Exchanges
+5 Guest Swipes
Pioneer All Access $2,350/semester

$250
All-Access Swipes (Monday -Friday)
+2 Daily Meal Exchanges
+5 Guest Swipes
Red & White  $1,650/semester $1,650 dollars
Jefferson  $500/semester $500 dollars

For additional information, visit the Meal Plans webpage.

Fees Cost
Full-Time Undergraduate Application $50
Payment Plan (available fall & spring only) $65/semester
Returned Check 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 and above for full-time undergraduate students) per semester.

Full-Time Undergraduate Indirect Costs Living On Campus
Fall/Spring Semester		 Living Off Campus
Fall/Spring Semester		 Living with Parent(s) or Relative(s)
Fall/Spring 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.

 N/A $7,150/semester $1,575/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 $1,425/semester

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

 $500/semester $750/semester $750/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.

 $750/semester $750/semester $750/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.

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.