Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, Ohio

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1946Small citySEVP certified

About

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Franciscan university in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled approximately 4,250 students in 40 undergraduate and 8 graduate degree programs. The school was established as the "College of Steubenville" in 1946 by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular at the request of Anthony John King Mussio, the first bishop of the Diocese of Steubenville. In 1974, Michael Scanlan became president and began a series of major reforms to restore the school to its Catholic heritage. The college changed its name to the "University of Steubenville" upon achieving university status in 1980 and adopted the current title Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1986.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$35,900
Estimated total for international students: US$46,845

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,901
Graduate students: 757
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 58%
SAT: Reading and writing 590–700 · Maths 520–650
ACT: 22–29

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 76%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$53,660

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (52)

Bachelor's degrees34 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationReligious Music and WorshipRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies

Master's degrees9 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionPhilosophyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious EducationTheological and Ministerial Studies

Associate's degrees8 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEngineering, GeneralHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesNatural SciencesPhilosophyTheological and Ministerial Studies

Graduate certificates1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.