University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 3.0 2 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Indiana
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,763
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne overview
  • Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • Website sf.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city, the University of Saint Francis is a private Catholic institution founded in 1890 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. The 108-acre main campus features both historic and modern buildings, centered around the distinctive Trinity Hall, which serves as the campus landmark. USF maintains a traditional liberal arts foundation while emphasizing professional programs in healthcare, particularly nursing and physical therapy, along with business and creative arts. The university requires most undergraduate students to live on campus during their first two years, offering both traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing options. The USF Cougars compete in the NAIA Crossroads League, with notable achievements in football and basketball.

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Ratings

University of Saint Francis is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 870/1070
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
  • GPA 3.37

Acceptance Rate

96%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 21.5%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,460
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Fee Cost
Tuition $36,460
Books and Supplies $1,780
Other Fees $1,250
Room and Board $11,872
Budget for Other Expenses $3,008
Total One Year Cost $54,370
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne are Health Professions, Visual and Performing Arts, and Education. 59% of students major in Health Professions, 10% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 6% in Education.

  • Health Professions 59%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 10%
  • Education 6%
  • Business 5%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 4%
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Last updated: August 2026