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Franciscan Admission Requirements

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Franciscan Admission Overview

Franciscan admission requirements are competitive. Last year Franciscan admitted 58.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.78 GPA (A-) and SAT 1110-1350 / ACT 22-29. Franciscan is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franciscan is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franciscan Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

58.4%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Franciscan acceptance rate is 58.4%. Last year, 1,732 of 2,968 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Franciscan and can you get accepted?

Franciscan is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Franciscan University of Steubenville typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.78. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 42% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franciscan GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.78

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.78

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Franciscan typically have around a 3.78 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Franciscan is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #6 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Franciscan SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1110-1350

Freshmen who sent SAT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 520
Composite 1110

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 650
Composite 1350

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Franciscan typically score around a 1230 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1350) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 80th percentile nationally. Franciscan ranks #13 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1350

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Franciscan is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Franciscan University of Steubenville
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1350+	Above 75th	>72%
1230 to 1350	Avg +	58%-72%
1110 to 1230	Avg -	42%-58%
Below 1110	Below mid-50	<42%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franciscan ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 20
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 27
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Franciscan typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Franciscan places #18 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Franciscan without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Franciscan University of Steubenville
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>74%
25 to 29	Avg +	58%-74%
22 to 25	Avg -	44%-58%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<44%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Franciscan University of Steubenville admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,703	1,265	2,968
Accepted	967	765	1,732
Acceptance Rate	57%	60%	58%
Enrolled	379	344	723
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	39%	45%	42%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Franciscan University of Steubenville and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Franciscan University of Steubenville application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Franciscan is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 58.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.78 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1350); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025