Saint Francis University: Review & Facts

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Saint Francis University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,860 students enrolled. This college was established in 1847 and is the only school located in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Saint Francis University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Saint Francis University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
75
Saint Francis University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Management, Medical, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Saint Francis University is high at 85% (above Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is good: 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Francis University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, around $39,900 a year. The additional fees at Saint Francis University not covered by tuition are roughly $700; this makes it a total of $40,600 per year.

Read the details about Saint Francis University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,167 applications were submitted and 1,583 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Francis University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Saint Francis University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Francis University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Saint Francis University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $6,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Saint Francis University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Saint Francis University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Francis University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Francis University
117 Evergreen Dr
Loretto, Pennsylvania
15940, USA
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