Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Loretto, Pennsylvania |
| Online | francis.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Saint Francis University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,904 prospective students applied, and 1,130 were granted admission. Of those admitted 331 enrolled in the school. 1,762 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,007 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $38,078 plus fees of $1,200. Saint Francis University is ranked 379 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Saint Francis University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Saint Francis University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#379 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#254 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#24 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#422 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1220 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $13,084 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,362 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Health Professions | 28% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Psychology | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215743 IPEDS survey data for Saint Francis University.
Current students may use the Saint Francis University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.