Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

What Universidad del Sagrado Corazón does

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is a private, non-profit Catholic higher education institution founded in 1880 by the Religiosas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús and located in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the oldest educational project in Puerto Rico and has maintained continuous accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1950, with licensure from the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions. The university serves undergraduate students (associate and bachelor's), graduate students (master's), international students, transfer students, and continuing education / working professionals, with program offerings organized across multiple schools: Health Sciences, Business, General Education, Nursing (including online), Communication Ferré Rangel, and Arts, Design & Creative Industries.

The institution's technology backbone is centered on the Jenzabar student information system (delivered through the MiSagrado portal) for enrollment, academic records, and financial services, with Transact/Cashnet powering Sagrado Pay for tuition and fee transactions and the National Student Clearinghouse handling transcript ordering and verification. Beyond academic ERP, the institution operates digital library services (Biblioteca Madre María Teresa Guevara, including the peer-reviewed Punto y Coma academic journal), the Centro de Innovación Colaborativa, the Computing@SAGRADO technology division, and the Unidad de Innovación Pedagógica (UIP). It also operates institutional media outlets — RadioActiva, RadioRama, and Sagrado TV — which double as educational platforms. Recent product investments include a $1 million new School of Business facility on the Santurce campus (November 2025) and the formation of the CHARISM alliance with three other Catholic universities (December 2025).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees from degree-seeking students, supplemented by continuing education and short-course revenue via the Sagrado Global platform, professional development and corporate training revenue (including the La Cepa creative industries program supported by Banco Popular's $40,000 seed investment), and tax-deductible donations (100% deductible under Puerto Rico income tax). The institution sells directly to consumers via an admissions-led, multi-channel motion that includes on-campus recruitment, summer programs, transfer pipelines, FAFSA completion campaigns, WhatsApp advisor outreach, campus tours, and earned media; it has also secured federal grants, including $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce (2018) and $300,711 from the Minority Business Development Agency (2022), supporting SME and minority-business programming.

Name

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Legal name

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Website

https://sagrado.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is a private, non-profit Catholic university founded in 1880 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and continuing-education programs across health, business, nursing, communication, arts, and general education schools to domestic, transfer, international, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Catholic university education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate (asociado, bachillerato) and graduate (maestrías) tuition and fees charged to enrolled students. Financial aid, federal grants, and institutional scholarships are applied against tuition.
2. Continuing Education and Short Courses: Revenue from Sagrado Global offering short courses, seminars, workshops, and professional development programs to working adults and organizations.
3. Professional Development and Corporate Training: New School of Business providing academic programs, internships, and international study opportunities generating enrollment revenue; La Cepa program investing in creative industries participants.
4. Donations and Development: Charitable contributions from alumni and supporters; institutional donations (100% tax-deductible per Puerto Rico income tax); La Cepa seed capital investment ($40,000 from Banco Popular).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is a private, non-profit Catholic university in Puerto Rico that delivers higher education across multiple schools (Health and Sciences, Business, Communication, Arts/Design/Creative Industries, General Education, and Nursing). It offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs, plus online nursing, continuing education through Sagrado Global, and student support services via Centro Sofía. Enrollment is supported by institutional financial aid, federal grants (FAFSA), institutional scholarships (Becas Grillo Marxuach, Beca FEE, Beca Junta de Síndicos), and tuition payment via Sagrado Pay.

Product overview

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is a private, non-profit Catholic higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple schools. The institution operates as a traditional university with structured academic divisions including undergraduate degrees (associate and bachelor's), graduate programs (master's), continuing education, and certificate programs. Key product components include: (1) the MiSagrado student portal for academic management, enrollment, and financial services; (2) Computing@Sagrado for technology education; (3) Biblioteca Madre María Teresa Guevara for library services; (4) Centro de Innovación Colaborativa for collaborative innovation; (5) Sagrado Global for continuing education; and (6) multiple academic schools covering Health Sciences, Business, General Education, Nursing, Communication, and Arts/Design/Creative Industries. The institution also operates institutional support services including HR management, pension plans, and student career/experience programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sagrado Global: Continuing education division offering courses, seminars, workshops and short programs
• inSagrado

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Associate and Bachelor's) Undergraduate academic programs at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón offering associate degrees (asociado) and bachelor's degrees (bachillerato) across natural sciences, administration, communication, education, fine arts, technology, and multidisciplinary studies, including minors and concentrations. Programs include on-campus instruction at the Santurce campus, financial aid support, campus housing, student life, and experiential learning.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's) Master's degree programs (maestrías) at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, with concentrations including an online nursing program (Enfermería en línea E1), as well as graduate offerings in business, education, and other disciplines, designed to expand professional credentials and career knowledge for working professionals.
• Sagrado Global - Continuing Education Sagrado Global is the continuing education division of Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, offering short courses, seminars, workshops, and professional development programs to working adults and organizations in Puerto Rico via the global.sagrado.edu platform.
• Online Nursing Program (Enfermería en línea E1) Nursing education delivered 100% online with asynchronous instruction, designed to enable working nurses across Puerto Rico to earn a nursing degree while continuing employment.
• Escuela de Negocios (School of Business) School of Business academic programs at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón offering undergraduate and graduate programs in administration and management, with a focus on ethical and socially responsible leadership. Includes internships and international study opportunities for students.
• Escuela de Salud y Ciencias (School of Health and Sciences) Academic programs in health sciences, natural sciences, and related disciplines at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, including pre-professional tracks and laboratory-based learning.
• Escuela de Comunicación Ferré Rangel School of Communication programs at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón covering journalism, media studies, communications, and production, supported by the university's RadioActiva, RadioRama, and Sagrado TV broadcast outlets.
• Escuela de Artes, Diseño e Industrias Creativas School offering academic programs in arts, design, and creative industries disciplines at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, supporting creative entrepreneurs and design professionals in Puerto Rico.
• Escuela de Educación General School of General Education at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón providing foundational and interdisciplinary studies across multiple disciplines as the academic core for undergraduate degree programs.
• Computing@Sagrado Computing program and technology education offerings at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, including curriculum, academic computing resources, and digital services for students and faculty.
• Sagrado Pay (Online Payment Services) Online payment portal allowing students to pay tuition and fees electronically, integrated with Transact (formerly Cashnet) payment processing and accessible through the MiSagrado student portal.
• Experiencias Profesionales e Internacionales Professional and international experience program at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón connecting students with internships, study abroad opportunities, employer partnerships, and career development services.
• Centro Sofía - Student Support Services Centro Sofía is the student support center at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, offering academic advising, psychological counseling, career guidance, and holistic student development services.
• Biblioteca Madre María Teresa Guevara Library services at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, providing physical and digital research resources, academic journals (including the Punto y Coma academic journal), and study spaces for students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• New School of Business facility ($1M investment) in Santurce with modern collaboration spaces and digital displays
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of the Incarnate WordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Partner in the CHARISM alliance (Catholic Higher Education Alliance of Rising Institutions in Service and Mission), a new strategic alliance of four Catholic universities launched December 2025. The alliance aims to enhance student opportunities, academic collaboration, and research among member institutions, leveraging shared Catholic mission and regional strengths.
• Dominican UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Partner in the CHARISM alliance with University of the Incarnate Word, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and University of Mount Saint Vincent. The alliance was formed to enhance student opportunities, academic collaboration, and research across Catholic higher education institutions.
• University of Mount Saint VincentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Partner in the CHARISM alliance with University of the Incarnate Word, Dominican University, and Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. The alliance leverages shared Catholic mission and regional strengths to advance student opportunities and research.
• School of Business Corporate PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 November 2025The newly opened School of Business (costing $1 million) aims to foster ethical and socially responsible business leadership, with facilities designed for collaboration and partnerships with businesses for internships and international study opportunities.
• United Retailers Association (CUD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Launched a joint study on Puerto Rico's SME (small and medium enterprise) sector to gather comprehensive data on challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs, informing research and policy advocacy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Largest Catholic university in Puerto Rico offering associate through doctoral programs. Directly comparable as a private, faith-based, multi-school institution serving similar student segments in the same island market.
• Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico: Major private university system in Puerto Rico with multiple campuses and broad academic portfolio across business, health, education, and technology. Comparable in scale, scope, and target student demographics.
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez: Private non-profit university system (formerly Universidad del Turabo and Universidad del Este) operating across Puerto Rico with multiple schools including business and health sciences. Comparable as a multi-campus private Hispanic-serving institution.
• Bayamón Central University: Private Catholic university in Puerto Rico offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, education, and health sciences. Comparable in mission, religious affiliation, and small private scale.
• University of the Incarnate Word: Catholic university in San Antonio, Texas and core partner in the CHARISM alliance with USC. Directly comparable as a faith-based Catholic institution sharing academic resources and student exchange pathways.
• Dominican University: Catholic university in River Forest, Illinois and member of the CHARISM alliance. Comparable as a private Catholic institution engaged in formal resource-sharing and student collaboration with USC.
• University of Mount Saint Vincent: Catholic liberal arts college in New York City and the fourth CHARISM alliance partner. Comparable as a private Catholic institution sharing institutional resources through the alliance.

Regional players

• EDP University of Puerto Rico: Private for-profit institution (formerly ICPR Junior College) offering associate and bachelor's programs in Puerto Rico with strong emphasis on technology and health. Comparable in target student demographics and program mix.
• Universidad Carlos Albizu: Private non-profit university in Puerto Rico specializing in psychology, business, and human services graduate programs. Comparable in mission and Puerto Rico market presence but narrower program focus.

Others

• Colegio de Mayagüez: Campus of the University of Puerto Rico system focused on science, engineering, and agriculture. Comparable as a higher education option competing for Puerto Rican students in technical disciplines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sagradoedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/61219902339
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-the-sacred-heart

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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