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Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,284
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Saint Francis University 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.

Saint Francis University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 14-to-1, Saint Francis University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Saint Francis University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,502

Cost of attendance at Saint Francis University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,502

Cost of attendance at Saint Francis 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.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Francis University received on average $26,960 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.

$26,960
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 87 26% $4,742 $412,545
Other Federal Grant 87 26% $7,907 $687,945
State Grant/Scholarships 96 29% $3,759 $360,898
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 330 100% $23,782 $7,847,978
Total Grant & Scholarships 330 100% $26,960 $8,896,821

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.7%.

74.0%

  • asian 71.4% 5 students
  • African American 55.6% 15 students
  • white 78.9% 266 students
  • unknown 44.0% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northeast Conference
  • Basketball Northeast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Francis University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Francis University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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