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Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, PR·Private nonprofit·4,042 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. 71% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

53%
Accept
4,042
Students
$13,024
Net Price
44%
Grad Rate
$23,400
Earnings
10 yr
$11,250
Debt

About This School

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a private nonprofit institution located in Santurce, PR with approximately 4,042 undergraduate students enrolled. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,024 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $23,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, abbreviated "USC" and often called simply Sagrado, is a private Catholic university in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions in Puerto Rico with origins dating back to the 1880 establishment of an elementary school by the Society of the Sacred Heart.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $13,024 average annual cost after aid is genuinely affordable, and the $11,250 median debt at graduation is quite low, which matters. However, the 44% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and median earnings of $23,400 a decade after enrollment suggest limited financial upside for most graduates. Worth considering if you're committed to staying enrolled, cost is your primary driver, and you plan to build your career within Puerto Rico's job market.

Founded
1880
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Communications32%
Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing14%
Visual & Performing Arts10%
Biological Sciences4%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences1%
Education1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Sila María CalderónGiannina BraschiAdamari LópezKarla Monroig

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,360
Avg Net Price
$13,024
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants71%
Median debt at graduation$11,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
44%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
79%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$23,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$23,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

Hispanic/Latino100%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,042 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Calle San Antonio Esq. Calle Rosales Pda 26 1/2

Santurce, PR 00907

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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