Saint Francis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2662 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #749 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #687 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1045 of 2,496 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,461
- Graduates
- 396
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 68% | 77% |
| Applicants | 2,167 | 911 | 1,256 |
| Admissions | 1,583 | 619 | 964 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 335 | 133 | 202 |
692 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
459 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
201 or 61%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Francis University are 1030-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Francis University are 20-26 (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 | 2397 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 123 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 94 (3%) |
| Asian | 65 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 24 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Francis University is $27,459 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 | $42,740 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $40,228 |
| $48-75K | $43,754 |
| $75-110K | $31,348 |
| $110K+ | $33,863 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,820 | $21,290 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,820 | $21,290 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,820 | $21,290 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,256 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,452 |
| Room charge | $6,302 |
| Meal charge | $7,150 |
Saint Francis University majors
Saint Francis University has granted 369 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 243 master's across 10 programs, and 27 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 | 39 | 53 | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 76 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 33 | 33 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 43 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 12 | 27 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | 3 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 24 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 16 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | |||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 6 | |||
| Psychology, General | 6 | |||
| Business Analytics | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Petroleum Engineering | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Animal Training | 2 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Social Work | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | |||
| Women's Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 15 | 369 | 243 | 27 |
Saint Francis University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 60% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Francis University has published 1,836 scientific papers with 33,835 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Surgery, Psychology, Biochemistry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 226 |
| 1992 | 20 | 242 |
| 1993 | 19 | 228 |
| 1994 | 23 | 259 |
| 1995 | 24 | 278 |
| 1996 | 30 | 337 |
| 1997 | 20 | 382 |
| 1998 | 16 | 427 |
| 1999 | 24 | 423 |
| 2000 | 23 | 423 |
| 2001 | 22 | 425 |
| 2002 | 29 | 492 |
| 2003 | 36 | 484 |
| 2004 | 28 | 580 |
| 2005 | 28 | 678 |
| 2006 | 25 | 773 |
| 2007 | 38 | 880 |
| 2008 | 50 | 1039 |
| 2009 | 57 | 1057 |
| 2010 | 78 | 1229 |
| 2011 | 72 | 1290 |
| 2012 | 74 | 1333 |
| 2013 | 98 | 1424 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1411 |
| 2015 | 69 | 1451 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1574 |
| 2017 | 106 | 1398 |
| 2018 | 84 | 1525 |
| 2019 | 113 | 1559 |
| 2020 | 107 | 1871 |
| 2021 | 82 | 2204 |
| 2022 | 47 | 2070 |
| 2023 | 65 | 2096 |
Saint Francis University alumni
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Charles M. Schwab
- Occupations
- engineerbusinessperson
- 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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
London Levi Fletcher-Baker is an American former 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 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 made four Pro Bowls during his Redskins tenure and won a Super Bowl title with the Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV.
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Norm Van Lier
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- 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 Nebo is an American professional basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israel Winner League 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 | 464 |
| 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 |