Saint Francis University
Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is a Catholic liberal arts institution in western Pennsylvania and is the oldest Franciscan Catholic university in the United States. Saint Francis confers undergraduate degrees in 50+ academic fields of study including Masters and Doctorate programs. As a Catholic university, Saint Francis welcomes students of all faith traditions (and of no faith) and celebrates mass daily in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. Campus Ministry is staffed by Franciscan friars and lay persons. As one of the smallest Division I schools in the NCAA, Saint Francis fields 21 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Red Flash.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
61%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1142
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,857
Total Number of Undergrads
2,461
Classroom Sizes
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
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. | $41,720 |
| 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. | $41,720 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
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.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,453
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,196
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,536
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.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$16,133
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.
$26,694
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.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
80
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Flash
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
70%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,400
What Students Are Saying
Campus is beautiful,always kept up.
The professors always take the time make sure you understand what your doing.
Everyone is always helpful and friendly.
The professors always take the time make sure you understand what your doing.
Everyone is always helpful and friendly.
Shanice from Upper Marlboro, MD
Saint Francis University is a smaller University where everyone has a chance to make themselves known.
There are great programs to get involved in, and there are so many great opportunities for students to better themselves.
The professors are great, and most are very willing to help students with any problem they may encounter.
There are great programs to get involved in, and there are so many great opportunities for students to better themselves.
The professors are great, and most are very willing to help students with any problem they may encounter.
Rachel Sutton
Saint Francis University has been great in transitioning me from living at home, to living away from family members. The environment is very welcoming and all of the faculty and staff are more than willing to help any student in need. Saint Francis University is a great school for anyone looking for small class sizes, individual attention from professors, and in general simply a home away from home.
Jordan from Pittsburgh, PA
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