Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University at a Glance
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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:
- Religious author, Brennan Manning
- Nonfiction author, John A. Nagy
- Biologist, Fred R. Klenner
- Psychologist, Mubarak Awad
- Sociologist, Tadeusz Piotrowski
- Political scientist, Kent John Chabotar
- Scholar of Eastern Slavic languages and literatures, Russell Zguta
- Industrialist, Charles M. Schwab
- Entrepreneur, Paul Boyton
- Bishop Emeritus of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, Ohio, John Michael Kudrick
- Current Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Thomas Joseph Tobin
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.
Saint Francis University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,259 | 77% | 83% | 77% | 1140 | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Saint Francis University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $45,700 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $29,853 |
| 30K - 48K | $20,326 |
| 48K - 75K | $21,010 |
| 75K - 110K | $35,281 |
| 110K+ | $29,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Saint Francis University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Saint Francis University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $69,383 a year, and 96% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Saint Francis University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,132 | 2,647 | 485 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Saint Francis University?
Saint Francis University is located at 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940.
How Safe is Saint Francis University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Saint Francis University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Saint Francis University has a violent crime rate of 0.03% and a property crime rate of 0.13%. Loretto has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property (including theft) crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Saint Francis University Known For?
Saint Francis University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Medical
- History
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Religious Studies
- Engineering
- Philosophy
- Business
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Nursing
Saint Francis University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Saint Francis University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Saint Francis University ranks #845 in the U.S. and #3165 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #851 in the U.S. and #2996 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #971 in the U.S. and #3042 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1184 in the U.S. and #5100 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1220 in the U.S. and #4701 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1226 in the U.S. and #3724 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1351 in the U.S. and #5391 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1431 in the U.S. and #6625 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1466 in the U.S. and #7465 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1517 in the U.S. and #5067 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1577 in the U.S. and #5669 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1598 in the U.S. and #4926 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1761 in the U.S. and #4636 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1849 in the U.S. and #4897 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1862 in the U.S. and #3642 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #1876 in the U.S. and #7141 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #2143 in the U.S. and #8616 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #2409 in the U.S. and #9254 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesSaint Francis University ranks #2426 in the U.S. and #6287 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Saint Francis University's Most Influential Alumni?
Saint Francis University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, History, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Saint Francis University's most famous alumni:
- Tadeusz Piotrowski
- An American sociologist.
- Brennan Manning
- A Writer, American Roman Catholic priest and United States Marine.
- Thomas Joseph Tobin
- A Catholic bishop.
- Kent John Chabotar
- An American academic administrator and political scientist.
- Mubarak Awad
- An American psychologist.
- Paul Boyton
- An American stunt performer.
- John Michael Kudrick
- A Greek Catholic bishop.
- John A. Nagy
- An American military historian.
- Kevin Porter
- An American basketball player and coach.
- Kenji Uchino
- A Researcher .
- Russell Zguta
- A Ukrainian scientist.
- Charles M. Schwab
- An American steel magnate .
