Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	54%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, FranU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, FranU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at FranU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

FranU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,938

Cost of attendance at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,938

Cost of attendance at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received on average $10,149 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,149

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	28	33%	$4,511	$126,316
Other Federal Grant	37	43%	$4,027	$148,990
State Grant/Scholarships	72	84%	$5,260	$378,739
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	40	47%	$6,091	$243,632
Total Grant & Scholarships	76	88%	$10,149	$771,361

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

38.7%

African American 57.1% 4 students
white 41.4% 24 students

Service Offerings

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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