Saint Francis University

#5179 / #1451
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1108
Most Desirable School
Four-year, coeducational Catholic liberal arts university in Loretto, Pennsylvania

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About Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University (SFU) was founded in 1847 by the Franciscan religious order. SFU offers 25 bachelor’s degree programs and seven graduate (master’s and doctoral degree) programs. Of these programs, the undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration and the graduate program in physical therapy are among the most popular.

SFU is associated with the following distinguished individuals, among others:

SFU is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

According to Wikipedia, Saint Francis University is a private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on in the forests and farmland of Loretto.

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Saint Francis University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,06373%74%111524

How Much Does Saint Francis University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$39,502
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$21,230
30K - 48K$23,249
48K - 75K$26,477
75K - 110K$31,252
110K+$33,384

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Saint Francis University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Saint Francis University, then you can expect to earn an average of $57,400 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Saint Francis University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,4902,062428

Where is Saint Francis University?

Saint Francis University is located at 117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto PA 15940

How Safe is Saint Francis University?

Loretto has a violent crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Saint Francis University Known For?

Saint Francis University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Saint Francis University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Saint Francis University's Most Influential Alumni?

Saint Francis University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of History, Medical, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Saint Francis University's most famous alumni:

Tadeusz Piotrowski
An American sociologist.
Thomas Joseph Tobin
A Catholic bishop.
Brennan Manning
A Writer, American Roman Catholic priest and United States Marine.
Maurice Stokes
An American basketball player .
Mubarak Awad
An American psychologist.
Kent John Chabotar
An American academic administrator and political scientist.
London Fletcher
London Fletcher
An American football player.
John A. Nagy
An American military historian.
Norm Van Lier
Norm Van Lier
An American basketball player.
John Michael Kudrick
A Greek Catholic bishop.
Paul Boyton
Paul Boyton
An American stunt performer.
Michael Scanlan
An American priest and college president .

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