Saint Francis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Loretto, PA

$38,728

Avg tuition

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About Saint Francis University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Saint Francis University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,279, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,728.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

59% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1220

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

82%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$2,000
On-campus room and board	$13,084
On-campus other expenses	$3,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$13,084
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$6,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$7,100

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$56,812	$56,812
Off-campus without family	$59,812	$59,812
Off-campus with family	$47,828	$47,828

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Animal Training
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Exercise Physiology
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Education, General
	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
7	Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Petroleum Engineering
	Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
	Physician Assistant
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
	Public Health Education and Promotion
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Behavioral Sciences
14	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
15	Psychology
	Psychology, General
16	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
17	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
18	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs

Saint Francis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Saint Francis University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Student Location Breakout

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Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards