Saint Francis University Admissions

Saint Francis University Admissions Overview:

Saint Francis University, with an acceptance rate of 67%, admits the large majority of applicants each year. If you have solid grades and test scores within or above the averages listed below, you are on track for admission to the school. Those interested in applying to Saint Francis will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, scores from the SAT or ACT, a letter of recommendation, and a personal essay. For more about the requirements and guidelines for applying, be sure to visit the school's website, or get in touch with the admissions office.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Saint Francis University Acceptance Rate: 67%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 570
  • SAT Math: 480 / 590
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • Northeast Conference SAT score comparison
  • ACT Composite: 20 / 27
  • ACT English: 19 / 26
  • ACT Math: 19 / 26
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • Northeast Conference ACT score comparison

Saint Francis University Description:

Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is a private Catholic (Franciscan) university located in the small town of Loretto, Pennsylvania. From the 600-acre mountaintop campus, Altoona is about half an hour to the east, and Pittsburgh is a little under two hours to the west. The university has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 23. The most popular areas of study are in business, education, and health. For its student profile, Saint Francis University has a strong retention and six-year graduation rate. On the athletic front, the Saint Francis Red Flash compete in the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference. The school fields 21 Division teams.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,742 (2,120 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female
• 73% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $33,344
• Books: $2,000 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $11,000
• Other Expenses: $3,000
• Total Cost: $49,344

Saint Francis University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 94%
  • Loans: 69%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $20,996
  • Loans: $9,257

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Elementary Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Sciences

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Football, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women's Sports: Bowling, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Saint Francis University Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at https://www.francis.edu/Mission-and-Values/

"A Mind for Excellence: Saint Francis University offers higher education in an environment guided by Catholic values and teachings, and inspired by the example of our patron, Saint Francis of Assisi. The oldest Franciscan institution of higher learning in the United States, Saint Francis University is an inclusive learning community that welcomes all people."