Sacred Heart Major Seminary is found in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 445 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd
Detroit, MI 48206-1799
General Phone: (313) 883-8512
Admissions Phone: (313) 883-8520
Financial Aid Phone: (313) 883-8587
http://WWW.SHMSONLINE.ORG
Sacred Heart Major Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | theology, ministry, philosophy, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Sacred Heart Major Seminary had a total enrollment of 445 students (231 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 20% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 18% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers campus housing for 100 of its 231 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 4 | 100% | 1 | 25% |
| Men | 3 | 3 | 100% | 1 | 33% |
| Women | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (313) 883-8520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,421 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,421 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,240 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,272 |
Financial Aid:
Sacred Heart Major Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (313) 883-8587
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $44,131 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $43,721 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $31,389 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $38,739 | 4 | $45,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sacred Heart Major Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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