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University of the Sacred Heart

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Overview

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (University of the Sacred Heart) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Santurce, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1935, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (USC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. USC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 91-year-old Puerto Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 60-69%. This makes it a moderately selective. USC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of the Sacred Heart's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of the Sacred Heart's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Sacred Heart' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of the Sacred Heart's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name (English) University of the Sacred Heart
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USC
Founded 1935
Motto Danti Mihi Sapientiam Dabo Gloriam
I will give glory to Him who gives me wisdom
Colours Wine red
Mascot

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Location

Address Calle Rosales Esq. San Antonio Pda 26 1/2
Santurce
00907
Puerto Rico
University of the Sacred Heart's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of the Sacred Heart Phone Number (787) 728 1515
University of the Sacred Heart Fax Number (787) 728 1692
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University of the Sacred Heart's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Sacred Heart is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1950


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of the Sacred Heart as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of the Sacred Heart Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of the Sacred Heart is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of the Sacred Heart's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad del Sagrado Corazon: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of the Sacred Heart Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of the Sacred Heart Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of the Sacred Heart categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of the Sacred Heart.



University of the Sacred Heart: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of the Sacred Heart Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of the Sacred Heart website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of the Sacred Heart Admission Info


University of the Sacred Heart's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of the Sacred Heart is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of the Sacred Heart's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of the Sacred Heart has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Sacred Heart's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


University of the Sacred Heart's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


University of the Sacred Heart's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

University of the Sacred Heart Size and Profile


University of the Sacred Heart's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Sacred Heart has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of the Sacred Heart's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of the Sacred Heart's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


University of the Sacred Heart's Control Type Control Type

University of the Sacred Heart is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of the Sacred Heart's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Sacred Heart is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of the Sacred Heart's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of the Sacred Heart's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of the Sacred Heart's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of the Sacred Heart adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of the Sacred Heart's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of the Sacred Heart is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

University of the Sacred Heart Facilities


University of the Sacred Heart's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of the Sacred Heart's Library
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 100,176 physical volumes, 7,856 physical media, 75,223 digital/electronic media and 77 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 64 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of the Sacred Heart's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 550 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of the Sacred Heart's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of the Sacred Heart's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of the Sacred Heart Services


University of the Sacred Heart's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of the Sacred Heart's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of the Sacred Heart's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

University of the Sacred Heart's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of the Sacred Heart's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of the Sacred Heart Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of the Sacred Heart Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of the Sacred Heart public or private?

University of the Sacred Heart is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of the Sacred Heart profit or non-profit?

University of the Sacred Heart is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of the Sacred Heart in terms of enrollment?

University of the Sacred Heart has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of the Sacred Heart in terms of academic staff?

University of the Sacred Heart's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is University of the Sacred Heart a coeducational institution?

University of the Sacred Heart is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of the Sacred Heart use?

University of the Sacred Heart adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of the Sacred Heart affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does University of the Sacred Heart admit international students?

Not reported.

What is University of the Sacred Heart's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of the Sacred Heart's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of the Sacred Heart USC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of the Sacred Heart USC located?

University of the Sacred Heart is located in Santurce, , Puerto Rico. Address: Calle Rosales Esq. San Antonio Pda 26 1/2.

Is University of the Sacred Heart USC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of the Sacred Heart is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1950).

Does University of the Sacred Heart offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of the Sacred Heart offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of the Sacred Heart have a university library?

Yes Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 100,176 physical volumes, 7,856 physical media, 75,223 digital/electronic media and 77 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 64 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of the Sacred Heart provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 550 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of the Sacred Heart have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of the Sacred Heart offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of the Sacred Heart offer career services?

Yes

Does University of the Sacred Heart offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Does University of the Sacred Heart have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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