Sacred Heart Major Seminary is found in Detroit, MI. 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 448 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Sacred Heart Major Seminary 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
http://WWW.SHMS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 89 | theology, philosophy, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 41 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Sacred Heart Major Seminary had a total enrollment of 448 students (219 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 37% |
| Part-Time | 63% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 36% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 50% |
| Puerto Rico | 25% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 25 % |
Sacred Heart Major Seminary offers campus housing for 115 of its 219 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 90 | 90 | 100% | 54 | 60% |
| Men | 50 | 50 | 100% | 35 | 70% |
| Women | 40 | 40 | 100% | 19 | 48% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,540 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,367 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,285 |
Financial Aid:
Sacred Heart Major Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $46,431 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $47,269 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $29,620 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $40,226 | 5 | $51,555 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sacred Heart Major Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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