Franciscan University of Steubenville
The Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private institution based in Steubenville, Ohio, and affiliated with the Catholic church. The school is home to Christ the King Chapel where students can attend daily mass, weekly vespers, confessions four times a week, and praise and worship once a week. The university offers a Works of Mercy program where students can volunteer for service projects in places such as Thailand, Jamaica, and Ecuador. The school also has a program in Gaming, Austria, where students can choose to study for the summer or an entire semester.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
37%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1215
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,656
Total Number of Undergrads
2,785
Classroom Sizes
0
100
68%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
77%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $32,630 |
| 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. | $32,630 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
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. 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.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,779
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,372
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,267
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.
99%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,311
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.
$19,500
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.
$223
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
35
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Barons
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Steubenville
Washington
Pittsburgh
New York
Akron
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,700
What Students Are Saying
The campus is absolutely amazing. Also, everyone is so warm and welcoming! I can't wait to attend FUS.
Hailey from Spokane Valley, WA
Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio is an academically excellent school that is passionately catholic. It is a great place to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially. It offers a great Catholic culture, with the best faith filled faculty in over 30 majors.
Cassandra from Corcoran, CA
Franciscan is the perfect college if you are interested in getting a quality education while also growing in faith. I enjoy all activities and groups that they have on campus. it is a spirit filled campus and has great classes.
Brittney from Corona, CA
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