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Saint Francis University

#790 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Loretto, PA
  • 530 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      D+
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A
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    About Saint Francis University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Northeast Conference
    Address
    117 Evergreen Dr
    Loretto, PA 15940
    Website
    francis.edu
    From Saint Francis University

    Saint Francis University's 600-acre campus sits atop a gorgeous green mountain. The University welcomes students of all faiths in an inclusive learning community.

    Students may choose from over 50 high-demand academic programs in the health sciences, business, education, arts, and STEM fields. The programs combine rigorous, career-directed studies with a focus on personal and professional ethics. 99% of Saint Francis students are employed or in grad school within 9 months of graduating.

    Teaching emphasizes faculty mentorship with small classes. Student success achieved through a Franciscan teaching philosophy has awarded Saint Francis with rankings like the #1 Nursing BSN program in the nation.

    SFU is also home to 21 NCAA Division I Athletic teams recognized for academic excellence and sportsmanship. Life on campus is vibrant with sporting events, clubs, and organizations. Students want to make a positive impact in the world and dedicate time to community service and engagement.

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    Saint Francis University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    SAT Range
    1030-1230
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $27,446/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,546/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    85%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
    62%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.37 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Physician Assistant
      46 Graduates
    • Business
      35 Graduates
    • Medical Laboratory Technician
      35 Graduates
    • Occupational Therapy
      32 Graduates
    • Physical Therapy
      24 Graduates
    • Accounting
      23 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Biology
      15 Graduates
    • Nursing
      15 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,526Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    591
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    25%
    Varsity Athletes
    31%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 17 responses
    Report
    • Comfortable in being themselves
      47%
    • Studious
      41%
    • Diverse
      6%
    • Stressed
      6%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    62%
    Poll
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.42 responses
    Poll
    44%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.50 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • Always willing to help students succeed
      32%
    • Boring
      23%
    • Good student to professor ratio
      18%
    • Helpful
      18%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • Money Hungry
      5%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $52,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      64%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      96%
      National
      83%
      84%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
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      Former graduate student in Mathematics Education, which led to teaching opportunities at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The teaching transitioned to the insurance industry and I am now an SVP. The foundation gained at SFU was invaluable and the professors I had were treasured then, but never more than now. Go Red Flash!
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      I have been a student at Saint Francis University for 2 years now, and I love everything about the school. Although the school is "in the middle of nowhere", the scenery is beautiful! No matter the weather, students are out and about. The professors and everyone else that work at the University are nice and care about you and your education. The University offers students many opportunities to get involved. This includes club sports, Greek life, clubs such as Best Buddies, Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, ect. Altogether, I have grown so much as a person since I started my education at Saint Francis Univeristy
      It's not a bad school, if you're a health science major this school is tailored for you. The food and party scene is pretty bad, but there are really good professors here! We definitely need more food variety on campus that can encompass those with dietary restrictions. They will care about how you do and help you in any way that you can. The surrounding area is pretty bleak. On the weekends a lot of students go home so there isn't much to do on campus, however in Altoona there is more to do if you have a car!