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Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA • private • I | Northeast Conference | FCS
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Acceptance
76.9%
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Grad Rate
73%
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Cost
$58,900

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Rural
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,647 • Total: 3,132
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
132 Franciscan Way
Loretto, PA
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Website
www.francis.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,036 (39.1%) • Female: 1,611 (60.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 47 1.8%
Black/African American 114 4.3%
Hispanic/Latino 26 1.0%
White 2,217 83.8%
Two or More Races 90 3.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
76.9%
1,737 admitted from 2,259 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 510-630
Math: 510-620
Total: 1020-1250
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
21-26
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
72.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
65.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
88.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$58,900
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $42,900
Room & Board
$13,500
Books & Supplies
$2,500
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $21,906
$30,001-48,000 $19,995
$48,001-75,000 $22,677
$75,001-110,000 $28,717
$110,001+ $22,945
Students Receiving Pell Grants
65%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$27,421

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Northeast Conference
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
Women's Sports (14)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.9 GPA / 21 ACT
In-State Awards
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$15,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$100,000 total
7 automatic scholarships (16 total)
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Common questions about Saint Francis University

What is Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?
Saint Francis University accepts 77% of applicants, from 2,259 applications.
How much does Saint Francis University cost?
Tuition and fees are $42,900. Families earning under $30,000 pay $21,906 on average after aid.
Does Saint Francis University require SAT or ACT scores?
Saint Francis University requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for Saint Francis University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Saint Francis University's graduation rate?
73% of students graduate within six years.