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Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is located in Detroit, Michigan. Rev. Michael J. Gallagher established the school in 1919 with the mission of educating aspiring priests. The institution is associated with the Archdiocese of Detroit. The institution offers diplomas, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in various areas of study, including pastoral ministry, philosophy, sacred theology, music ministry, divinity and pastoral studies.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers financial assistance to students in the form of loans and grants. There are several available scholarships as well, including the Michigan Competitive Scholarships and the Parish Empowerment Fund Scholarship.

Campus Location

2701 Chicago Blvd
Detroit, MI 48206-1799
USA
Main Tel: (313) 883-8512
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary Highlights

Where Sacred Heart Major Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate282
Bachelor192
Master111
1-2 year certificate81
Associate51
First-professional degree41
Postbaccalaureate certificate 1

Students

The student enrollment at Sacred Heart Major Seminary was 448 in 2007 (243 full-time equivalent).

About 75% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 25% of the class.

Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students, graduate students are 26%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 8%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 50% are full-time and 50% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 12,490
Room and board$ 7,000
Books and supplies$ 1,310
Other$ 3,150

Financial Aid: Sacred Heart Major Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  25

Housing and Meals

Sacred Heart Major Seminary provides on-campus housing for 35 of its 243 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men100%
Women100%
All100%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (64 awarded)

  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Philosophy
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Theology/Theological Studies

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