Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

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Undergrad Science & Engineering Health & Medicine Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$44,720

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,737
Declined 522
Total Received 2,259
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Enrollment

2,429

undergraduate students

406

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is a private, religiously affiliated, four-year, liberal arts university that is known for its commitment to providing students with a well-rounded education in a faith-based environment. It is located on a 600-acre campus in Loretto, Pennsylvania—90 miles east of Pittsburgh.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,835
Established in 1847
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Media

600-acre campus in Loretto (population: 1,290), 20 miles from Altoona and 85 miles from Pittsburgh. Major airport serves Pittsburgh; smaller airport and train serve Altoona; bus serves Ebensburg (five miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Saint Francis University
117 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA
15940

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
81%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
22%
Top 1/2
81%
Bottom 1/2
19%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
510
75th
620
25th
510
75th
25
25th
20
75th
27
25th
21
75th
26
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,737
Declined 522
Total Received 2,259

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,091

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $41,720
Housing $6,300
Food $7,580
Additional fees $3,000
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $60,600
Average Financial Aid - $26,091
Total with Avg. Aid $34,509

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,890,297
State $1,356,669
Institutional $16,381,159
Other external $1,481,433
Total $21,109,558

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,756,839
Other external $445,429
Total $5,202,268
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 814 472-3010
F: 814 472-3999
finaid@francis.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Water polo yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, hockey, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

baseball, hockey, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, dance, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Northeast Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business Analytics yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes yes yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Oncology and Cancer Biology yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes yes
Petroleum Engineering yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Physician Assistant
  2. Occupational Therapy
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,835

total students

73%

in-state

27%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

2,429
students

Female
61%
1,480

Male
39%
949

14%

406
students

Female
73%
295

Male
27%
111

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57%

1,393
students

Female
60%
835

Male
40%
558

43%

1,036
students

Female
62%
645

Male
38%
391

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Student Break-down

3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
84%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

17

Transfer applicants enrolled

1%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 38
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
Germany
Italy
Trinidad And Tobago
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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