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Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is a Catholic liberal arts institution in western Pennsylvania and is the oldest Franciscan Catholic university in the United States. Saint Francis confers undergraduate degrees in 50+ academic fields of study including Masters and Doctorate programs. As a Catholic university, Saint Francis welcomes students of all faith traditions (and of no faith) and celebrates mass daily in the Immaculate Conception Chapel.   Campus Ministry is staffed by Franciscan friars and lay persons. As one of the smallest Division I schools in the NCAA, Saint Francis fields 21 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Red Flash.

Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$29,393
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1142

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$29,393
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$41,720
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$41,720
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,880
Books and Supplies
$2000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$20,058
$30k - $48k
$22,280
$48k - $75k
$23,490
$75k - $110k
$27,517
$110k+
$29,137
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,453
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,196
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,536

 

Students receiving state aid
29%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4378
Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,196
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,502
$30k - $48k
$16,014
$48k - $75k
$12,488
$75k - $110k
$22,849
$110k+
$20,717

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$16,133
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,694
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,070
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,740

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
73%
Acceptance Rate
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2167
Students Applied
61%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
38
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
71%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
20%
Submitting ACT
61%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1142
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
520
75th
610
Reading
25th
510
75th
630
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
51%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
9%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
28
Top 25%
53
Top 50%
80

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 866-342-5738
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,857
Total Number of Undergrads
2,461
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
66%
20-39 Students
33%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
72

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
 US National: 44%
62%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
71%
Out-Of-State Students
24%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
23
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1%
White
84%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
26%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
85%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Flash
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
2

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,400
Top 5 Employers
WVU Health System
Enterprise
Deloitte
Concurrent Technology Corporation
Accenture
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,694
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

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Rachel Sutton's Review

Saint Francis University is a smaller University where everyone has a chance to make themselves known. There are great programs to get involved in, and there are so many great opportunities for stude...

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Shanice's Review

from Upper Marlboro, MD

Campus is beautiful,always kept up. The professors always take the time make sure you understand what your doing. Everyone is always helpful and friendly....

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Jordan's Review

from Pittsburgh, PA

Saint Francis University has been great in transitioning me from living at home, to living away from family members. The environment is very welcoming and all of the faculty and staff are more than w...

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