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Saint Francis University Admission Requirements

Loretto, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into Saint Francis University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
73%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Francis University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Saint Francis University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Saint Francis University is 73%.  It ranks #30 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Saint Francis University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,513 out of 2,063 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 48 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Francis University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Saint Francis University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jul 30.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Saint Francis University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Saint Francis University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1220
Applicants Submitting SAT 
87%
SAT Scores for Saint Francis University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for Saint Francis University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1220
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Francis University?

Saint Francis University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Saint Francis University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1220.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Francis University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >84%
1115 to 1220 Avg + 73%-84%
1010 to 1115 Avg - 59%-73%
905 to 1010 Reach 43%-59%
Less than 905 Low <43%
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Saint Francis University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
30%
ACT Scores for Saint Francis University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Saint Francis University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Saint Francis University?

Saint Francis University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Saint Francis University regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Francis University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >84%
24 to 26 Avg + 73%-84%
22 to 24 Avg - 59%-73%
20 to 22 Reach 43%-59%
Less than 20 Low <43%
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Saint Francis University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.69
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Francis University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Saint Francis University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Francis University was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Saint Francis University accepts 73% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Francis University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of Saint Francis University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint Francis University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 52%
Top 50% of class 79%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Francis University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,262 801 2,063
Accepted 930 583 1,513
Acceptance Rate 74% 73% 73%
Enrolled 237 161 398
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 28% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 30, 2023
Days left to Apply
126

Applicants have 126 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 30, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Francis University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Francis University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Francis University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Francis University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Saint Francis University prefer SAT or ACT?

87% of students submit their SAT scores to Saint Francis University. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Francis University?

73% of those who apply are granted admission to Saint Francis University. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Francis University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1220. 87% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Francis University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 26. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.