Overview
Enrollment
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 2,063 prospective students applied, and 1,513 were granted admission. Of those admitted 398 enrolled in the school. 1,779 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,255 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $38,852 plus fees of $650. Saint Francis University is ranked 451 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
Value
Saint Francis University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Francis University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#451 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#306 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#31 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#492 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1220 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $650 |
| Room and Board | $13,608 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,110 |
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% |
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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.