Saint Francis University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Loretto, PA
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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,963

Location Loretto, Pennsylvania
Website francis.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saint Francis University is located in the rural town of Loretto, Pennsylvania, situated in the Allegheny Mountains approximately 80 miles east of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1847 by six Franciscan friars, it stands as one of the oldest Catholic-Franciscan colleges in the United States, operating on a 600-acre mountain-top campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings. The private liberal arts institution maintains competitive admission standards and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in health sciences, business, and engineering. Saint Francis University provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduates across multiple residence halls, and its NCAA Division I athletic program competes in the Northeast Conference, with men's basketball serving as the flagship sport.

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Ratings

Saint Francis University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saint Francis University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#503
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#353
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#41
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#38
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#467
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#44

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1230
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.69

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 19.6%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,000

Costs for Saint Francis University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,000
Books and Supplies		$2,500
Other Fees		$1,100
Room and Board		$13,500
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,000
Total One Year Cost		$64,100

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Francis University are Business, Health Professions, and Biology. 28% of students major in Business, 28% in Health Professions, and 7% in Biology.