Graduate Tuition & Fees 2023-2024
Direct Costs
Direct Costs (items found on billing statement/account activity) are charges billed to you by the Office of Student Accounts.
| Flat-Rate Semester Programs | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fee (Mandatory) | $60/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 |
| Master of Business Administration at Luxembourg/USA Full-Time (fall/spring)* *No Longer Accepting New Student Enrollment |
$22,230/semester |
| Master of Business Administration at Luxembourg/USA Part-Time (fall/winter/spring/summer)* *No Longer Accepting New Student Enrollment |
$5,510/semester |
| Per-Credit Programs | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
Mandatory Semester Fees
|
$195/semester |
| Master of Science Accounting | $1,010/credit |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $985/credit |
| Master of Science Business Analytics | $985/credit |
| Master of Science Finance & Investment Management | $1,250/credit |
| Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology | $965/credit |
| Master of Science Cybersecurity | $965/credit |
| Master of Science Digital Marketing | $985/credit |
| Master of Science in Human Resource Management | $985/credit |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fee* | $40/semester |
| Library Fee | $40/semester |
| Registration Fee | $115/semester |
*Not applicable to all programs
| Per-Credit Programs | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts Criminal Justice | $940/credit |
| Master of Arts Film & Television | $1,000/credit |
| Master of Arts Journalism & Media Production | $1,000/credit |
| Master of Public Administration | $940/credit |
| Master of Science Industrial/Organizational Psychology | $850/credit |
| Master of Science Chemistry | $925/credit |
|
Ph.D., Master of Social Work & Social Work Advanced Standing (on-ground and online)
|
$840/credit |
| Master of Sports Communication & Media | $1,050/credit |
| Master of Strategic Communications & Public Relations | $985/credit |
| Master of Strategic Communications & Public Relations (online) | $700/credit |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Direct Cost Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fee* | $40 |
| Library Fee | $40 |
| Registration Fee | $115 |
*Not applicable to all programs
| Fairfield Campus Programs | Direct Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | $900 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching/Teacher Certification Program | $785 |
| Master in Higher Education & Student Affairs | $785 |
| Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online) Additional Course Residency Fee: COU 520 & COU 610: $400 |
$800 |
| Master of Education | $785 |
| 092 Intermediate Administrator Certification Traditional & Weekend Cohort Additional Course Fee: EDL 696: $250 charged the first semester only |
$810 |
| Sixth-Year Degree SEAL for Social Justice | $810 |
| CT Literacy Specialist Program (102/097/Sixth-Year Degree) | $785 |
| Certificate of Advanced Study in STEAM - Sixth-Year Degree | $785 |
| Superintendent of Schools (093) Certificate Program Additional Program fee: $250/term |
$900 |
| Certificate of Advanced Studies in Play Therapy | $785 |
| Sixth-Year Degree in Special Education (Online) | $785 |
| Master in School Counseling | $800 |
| Griswold Location Programs | Direct Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Teaching/Teach Certification Program | $650 |
| Master of Education | $650 |
| 092 Intermediate Administrator Certification Traditional Additional Course Fee: EDL 696: $250 charged the first semester only |
$700 |
| CT Literacy Specialist Program (102) | $650 |
| Superintendent of Schools (093) Certificate Program Additional Program fee: $250/term |
$810 |
| Additional Fee | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| DSAP | $440/course |
| Student Teaching Courses: ED 491, ED 563 & ED 589 |
$440/course |
| Dissertation Fee for EDD candidates EDD 720 | $900 |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fee* | $40/semester |
| Library Fee | $40/semester |
| Registration Fee | $115/semester |
*Fee(s) may not be applicable to all programs
| Program | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner | $1,015/credit |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (Online) | $995/credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing (Online) | $695/credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (Online) | $955/credit |
| Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Online) | $955/credit |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Online) | $955/credit |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Online) | $955/credit |
| Additional Fees* | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| FNP/DNP General Course Fee NU 552/810/820 |
$625/course |
| Nursing Online Clinical Oversight Fee FNP^ NU 561/562/621/622/632/831/832 |
$2,000/course |
| Nursing Online Clinical Oversight Fee FNP^ NU 606/607 |
$1,000/course |
| Nursing Online Clinical Oversight MSN^ NU 611/612/619/672/673/680/681/690/691 |
$200/course |
| Nursing Online Technology Fee (MSN) NU 554/611/612 |
$200/course |
| Nursing Online Lab Fee (FNP) NU 552/621 |
$1,300/course |
| Nursing Online Clinical Immersion DNP NU 810/820 |
$400/course |
| Nursing Online Continuous Enrollment (DNP) NU 900 |
$1,000/course |
^Clinical Oversight Fee pay 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 | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fee (Mandatory) | $60/semester |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (fall/spring) Program Fee $1,000 assessed with courses PT 651 & PT 852 |
$19,750/semester |
| Master of Science Athletic Training (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $575/semester |
$11,250/trimester |
| Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science (fall/spring) | $9,950/semester |
| Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $500/semester |
$12,950/trimester |
| Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies (fall/spring/late spring) Program Fee: $500/semester |
$14,500/trimester |
| Speech-Language Pathology Full-Time Program (fall/spring/late spring) Course Fee $400 assessed with courses SLP 501 & SLP 602 |
$13,900/trimester |
| Orthopedic Residency Program | $4,000/semester |
| Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency | $4,000/semester |
| Per-Credit Programs | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
Mandatory Semester Fees*
|
$195/semester |
| Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science | $1,047/credit |
| Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Certificate | $675/credit |
| Dyslexia Educators Certificate | $785/credit |
|
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics |
$825/credit |
| Master of Health Administration | $725/credit |
| Master of Public Health Program Fee: $200/semester |
$750/credit |
| Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies | $967/credit |
*Certain fees are not applicable to all programs
Study Abroad
Visit the Study Abroad website for tuition and fee information.
Other Fees
| Fee | Direct Cost |
|---|---|
| Audit Fee | $985/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 way by 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) |
$6,236/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.) |
$813/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 the Student Accounts Office at SAOffice@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's Office. 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.