Franciscan University of Steubenville campus

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Franciscan Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Franciscan are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Franciscan University of Steubenville students
Race Percent of Students
White
83%
Black
1%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Franciscan has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Franciscan University of Steubenville students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
47%
Women
53%
Enrollment by gender for Franciscan University of Steubenville students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,853
Women
2,123

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 81%

Franciscan draws 19 percent of students from Ohio, 80 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Franciscan University of Steubenville students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
19%
Out of State
80%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,586 per year

27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,976
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 3.8%
Part-time undergraduates 1.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=205957.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026