Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

St. Francis University is a private institution established in 1847 with rural setting located at Loretto. It is ranked 30 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $40,520 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,460. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#30 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Rural
Location Loretto, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1847
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,460 Undergraduates
Website http://www.francis.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • 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 Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences

Cost

$53,532
Cost of Attendance
$25,784
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $36,410
Outstate Tuition Fee $36,410
Room and Board Fees $13,452
$44,163 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

70 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, iTEP Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $53,532
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, University’s International Financial Aid application

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founders Award
Total Worth Up to $100,000 over four years (or up to $25,000 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 4.25 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustees' Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $95,000 over four years (or up to $23,750 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 4.00 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $90,000 over four years (or up to $22,500 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.75 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Bell Tower Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $80,000 over four years (or up to $20,000 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.50 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Assisi Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $70,000 over four years (or up to $17,500 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.25 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dorothy Day Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $65,000 over four years (or up to $16,250 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria 3.0 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Captain McGuire Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $60,000 over four years (or up to $15,000 each undergraduate year)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria <3.0 GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Scholarship and Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (SEED) Scholarship
Total Worth $76,000 (2 recipients) ($22,500 each year for all four undergraduate years)
Details Minimum 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT. Eligible students must be a business administration major (accounting, business administration, economics and finance, information systems management, manage mentor marketing)
Franciscan Award
Total Worth $8,000 ($2,000 each year for all four undergraduate years)
Details Available to graduates of a Catholic high school.
See all Scholarships

Students

2,460 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
85% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
68% Students graduate within 6 years