Saint Francis University
tuition & fees
$26,388
graduate tuition & fees
$21,940
acceptance rate
77%
Student Population
2,963
online students
428
Number of Programs
84
Financial Aid Amount
$32,212
SAT Scores
1,140
Graduation Rate
74%
Saint Francis University is a Private, 4 years college located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Saint Francis ranked 23rd in Pennsylvania Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 2,963 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Saint Francis's acceptance rate is 76.82% last year (undergraduate school).
Saint Francis University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Saint Francis University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940 |
| Phone | 814-472-3000 |
| WEB | www.francis.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.francis.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.francis.edu/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | www.francis.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.francis.edu/financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | francis.edu/military/ |
| Athletic | francis.edu/facts-and-stats/ |
| Disability Service | www.francis.edu/Disability-Services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Saint Francis University is 76.82% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.55%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76.82 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.55 % |
Tuition & Fees
Saint Francis's 2025 tuition & fees is $26,388 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -36.75% compared to the last year's rate ($41,720).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $21,940. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $26,388 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $21,940 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,963 students have enrolled at Saint Francis (2024-2025). Among them, 428 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Saint Francis has 2,567 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 396 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,963 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,567 |
| Graduate Students | 396 |
| Online Enrollment | 428 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Saint Francis offers 84 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 84 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Saint Francis
| Number of programs | 84 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |