Pennsylvania

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1847Distant ruralSEVP certified
Saint Francis University campus
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About

Saint Francis University (SFU) is a private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on 600 acres (243 ha) in the forests and farmland of Loretto.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$45,700
Estimated total for international students
US$61,203
Net price calculatorfrancis.edu (opens in a new tab)

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
1,557
Graduate students
396
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
SAT
Reading and writing 530–620 · Maths 520–610
ACT
21–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$69,383

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

Programmes (78)

Bachelor's degrees50 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees13 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees9 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer EngineeringHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesMechanical EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates3 subjects
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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