2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 883-8500

Sacred Heart Major Seminary Website

No. of Students: 422

No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 2, Philosophy and Theology

Mandatum: Yes

Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes, for resident seminarians

Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: N/A 

Annual Cost of Tuition: $36,770 annual for undergraduate seminarians, $595 per credit hour for undergraduate lay/diaconate students. See SHMS.edu/tuition-and-fees. 

Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: 75% of enrolled students typically apply for aid, and 99% of those who apply are awarded some amount.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Athletics Division: N/A

Acceptance Rate: 98%

On-campus-living requirement: Required for most seminarians in priestly formation programs. All other students do not live on campus.

% of students who live on campus: 100%

Why Sacred Heart

Beyond our excellent faculty and rich tradition rooted in the mind of the Church, Sacred Heart forms leaders in evangelization to be heralds of the Church to parishes, dioceses and organizations throughout the United States and the world.

The Institution:

• President’s Oath
• Catholic Board
• Catholic Faculty
• Mandatum Required
• Theologians’ Oath

Campus Culture:

• Mass and Confession
• Speakers Vetted
• Unobjectionable Clubs
• No Coed Dorms
• Health Services Okay (N/A) 

School’s Comments:

Institution Mission Statement: Sacred Heart Major Seminary primarily forms priests according to the heart of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd; and further, prepares priests, deacons and lay ecclesial ministers, equipping them for the work of ministry in the New Evangelization.

Health: There is no student health service on campus.