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St. Francis University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

St. Francis University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
76.8%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹41,33,008Out-of-state
Students
1,557Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

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.

Admissions planning estimate

76.8% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.8%–91.8%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 76.9% (1,737/2,259; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,431
Offered a place 1,939
Enrolled 395

20.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1050-1230
4001600
ACT composite21-27
136

What a year costs

₹56,35,920 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹41,33,008
  • Housing₹12,68,082
  • Books & supplies₹2,34,830
Sticker price ₹56,35,920
After aid (average) ₹22,09,844

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹41,33,008
Out-of-state ₹41,33,008

Average aid awarded: ₹8,80,706 a year.

Outcomes and support

83%
Retention
74.4%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
25%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 77.3%
African American 6.6%
Unknown 5%
Multiracial 2.9%
Hispanic 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

10 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Transfer
  • Terminal
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Behavioral Sciencesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Petroleum Engineeringbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate76.82%
Total Applicants2431
Admitted Applicants1939
Enrolled Applicants395
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1050
SAT Composite 75th %1230
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹41,33,008
Out-of-State Tuition₹41,33,008
Average Housing Cost₹12,68,082
Books & Supplies₹2,34,830
Average Net Price₹22,09,844
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹8,80,706
Out-of-State Students25%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.62%
Asian1.67%
Hispanic2.83%
White77.26%
Multiracial2.89%
Native American0.32%
Pacific Islander0.13%
International3.28%
Unknown Race5.01%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate74.39%
Retention Rate83.02%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1557

Contact

Street Address117 Evergreen Dr
ZIP Code15940
Phone(814) 472-3100
Websitehttps://www.francis.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/