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The real 4-year cost of Sacred Heart University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Sacred Heart University went from $28,990 to $48,460, an average of 3.4% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$53,631
Year 2$55,475
Year 3$57,382
Year 4$59,355
4-year total$225,843

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$185,843
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$113,621
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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