Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
About Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private Catholic university in Santurce, Puerto Rico. It offers programs in communications, business, digital media, and the social sciences.
Founded
1880
Location
Santurce, PR
Students
4,985
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
58%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
52.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,410
Per year
Avg Net Price
$12,924
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$31,754
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
58 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
$25
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 58% acceptance rate, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
52.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
79.1%
4-Year Grad
9%
6-Year Grad
41%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
21.6%
$/Student
$4.2K
Class Size
Large
The 9% graduation rate is below average, but 79.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,410
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$9,300
Books & Supplies
$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,728
After Financial Aid
$12,924
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,027
Receive Grants
71.5%
Take Loans
21.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $19,728/yr, including $9,300 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $12,924.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon fund their education.
While in School
71.5%
Get Grants
Free money
21.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,795
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$16,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$172/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 21.3% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $16,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Universidad del Sagrado Corazon.
Gender
65.5%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,442
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
543
Graduates
27.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
14.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 27.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
4,442
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon fields 7 varsity teams with 141 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
141
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
74
Men
67
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Universidad del Sagrado Corazonearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$31,754
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$37K
137 grads
1yr Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$13K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Journalism
$30K
61 grads
4yr Earnings
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$13K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Communication and Media Studies
$9K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
28 grads
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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