Saint Francis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2692 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #748 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #686 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1007 of 2,622 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,429
- Graduates
- 406
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.francis.edu
Saint Francis University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Francis University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 80% |
| Applicants | 2,259 | 999 | 1,246 |
| Admissions | 1,737 | 729 | 998 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 379 | 177 | 202 |
1,085 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
414 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Francis University are 1020-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Francis University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2391 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 136 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (3%) |
| Asian | 55 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Francis University is $27,421 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,256 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,865 |
| $48-75K | $12,775 |
| $75-110K | $18,657 |
| $110K+ | $24,390 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,020 | $21,290 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,020 | $21,290 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,020 | $21,290 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,880 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $7,580 |
Saint Francis University majors
Saint Francis University has granted 396 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 224 master's across 9 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Francis University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 42 | 48 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 35 | 33 | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 53 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 45 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | 5 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 13 | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 22 | ||
| Education, General | 26 | |||
| Accounting | 21 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 18 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 14 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 12 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 7 | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 8 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | |||
| Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | |||
| Business Analytics | 5 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Animal Training | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Petroleum Engineering | 4 | |||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | |||
| Social Work | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 14 | 396 | 224 | 21 |
Saint Francis University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 70% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Francis University has published 2,128 scientific papers with 51,719 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, Psychology, Biochemistry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23 | 439 |
| 1993 | 19 | 474 |
| 1994 | 26 | 461 |
| 1995 | 27 | 482 |
| 1996 | 36 | 571 |
| 1997 | 22 | 626 |
| 1998 | 20 | 749 |
| 1999 | 28 | 768 |
| 2000 | 31 | 782 |
| 2001 | 28 | 808 |
| 2002 | 30 | 880 |
| 2003 | 40 | 932 |
| 2004 | 33 | 969 |
| 2005 | 34 | 1103 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1175 |
| 2007 | 42 | 1308 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1528 |
| 2009 | 75 | 1468 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1732 |
| 2011 | 85 | 1780 |
| 2012 | 84 | 1921 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1951 |
| 2014 | 102 | 2023 |
| 2015 | 76 | 2093 |
| 2016 | 82 | 2153 |
| 2017 | 103 | 2033 |
| 2018 | 97 | 2060 |
| 2019 | 106 | 2162 |
| 2020 | 119 | 2574 |
| 2021 | 80 | 2870 |
| 2022 | 57 | 2650 |
| 2023 | 79 | 2669 |
| 2024 | 77 | 2531 |
Saint Francis University alumni
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Charles M. Schwab
- Occupations
- businesspersonengineer
- Biography
-
Charles Michael Schwab was an American steel magnate. Under his leadership, Bethlehem Steel became the second-largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important heavy manufacturers in the world.
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London Fletcher
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American former professional football linebacker who played for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins. He played college football at John Carroll and signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 1998. After four seasons with the Rams, he was a member of the Bills for five seasons and spent his last seven seasons with the Redskins. He won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams in 1999 and made four Pro Bowls during his Redskins tenure.
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Norm Van Lier
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Norman Allen Van Lier III was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster who spent the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls.
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Josh Nebo
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Joshua Okechukwu Nebo is an American-born naturalized Slovenian professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega basket serie A and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Saint Francis Red Flash and the Texas A&M Aggies. In 2020-21 he led the Israel Basketball Premier League in rebounds per game.
General info
| Founded | 1847 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Reach Higher. Go Far. Reach Higher Go Far |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 448 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 117 Evergreen Dr Loretto, Pennsylvania, 15940 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8144723000 |