Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Steubenville, Ohio |
| Online | franciscan.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Steubenville, Ohio, along the Ohio River approximately 40 miles west of Pittsburgh, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded in 1946 by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The 249-acre hillside campus features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, including Christ the King Chapel as its central landmark. Known for its orthodox Catholic identity and strong theology program, the university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate degrees across more than 40 majors, with theology, nursing, and business among its prominent programs. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in single-sex residence halls that support the university's faith-based community environment, while the campus ministry program serves as a cornerstone of student life.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Franciscan is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Franciscan University of Steubenville within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#549 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#381 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#20 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#520 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $560 |
| Room and Board | $9,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,870 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,240 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 30% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025