About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jennifer Meyers
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
Loretto, PA 15940
Phone
8144723000
Email
admissions@francis.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
DiSepio Institute
JFK Student Center
Immaculate Conception Chapel
Stokes Athletics Facility
Mt. Assisi Gardens
JFK Student Center
Immaculate Conception Chapel
Stokes Athletics Facility
Mt. Assisi Gardens
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Altoona Curve
Blue Knob Ski Resort
Johnstown Flood national Memorial
Horseshoe Curve
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Blue Knob Ski Resort
Johnstown Flood national Memorial
Horseshoe Curve
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
no Friday or Saturday
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Altoona-Blair County airport
Johnstown airports
Amtrak
Driving Instructions to Campus
90 miles east Of Pittsburgh off 22
Ebensburg/Loretto exit
Follow signs to SFU
Off I-80, 220 South to 22 West
Cressson Summit Exit, right off exit follow SFU signs
PA turnpike to Bedford, 220 North, 22 West to Cresson Summit Exit, turn right off exit follow signs to SFU
Local Accommodations
Comfort Inn - Ebensburg
Hampton Inn - Altoona
Comfort Inn - Altoona
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
The undergraduate application for admission operates under a rolling admission policy except for the Physician Assistant Science program, which has a Priority Application Date of November 15th. The Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy program have a Priority Application Date of January 15th. All students must submit the application for admission, official high school transcripts and official standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). A writing sample (minimum of 250) is required for students applying to the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Science majors.
Overview
Applicants: 1,508
Acceptance Rate: 96%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Flexible
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Bachelor degrees are typically earned within eight semesters. To graduate, each student is required to complete a course of study that meets with approval from the University Provost. The University operates on a two-semester academic calendar, with three sessions in the summer. The University offers students over 45 academic programs of study and a wide variety of minors and concentrations to choose. Among the most competitive academic offerings are 2 entry-level Masters health science majors (Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Science) and an entry-level Doctoral program in Physical Therapy. The institution is well known for the cooperative student-faculty research that occurs within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering and Environmental Engineering are among the most recent program additions to the School of STEAM. In the School of Health Sciences & Education, Early Childhood Education students may complete dual certification in Special Education in four years. Saint Francis University also has an extensive list of minors and concentrations available for students to complement their academic program of study.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Saint Francis University students may earn bachelor (BA, BS) degrees, master degrees and doctoral degrees. The Division of Adult Degree & Continuing Studies offers certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs in a flexible, on-line learning environment.
SHIELDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Communications
Digital Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
Criminal Justice
Economics
Entrepreneurship, Ph.D. Track
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Management
Healthcare Management
Management Information Systems
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Sociology
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES & EDUCATION
American Sign Language (minor)
Education - Early Childhood and Special Education option
Education - Middle Childhood and Special Education option
Education - Secondary Education in subject specific areas
Exercise Physiology
(C)Fitness Professionals, Graduate/Research, Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Medicine
Healthcare Studies
(C)Pre-Allied Health, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy (3+3 Accelerated Option and 4+3 Traditional Option)
Physician Assistant Sciences
Psychology
Public Health
(C)Biostatistics, Education, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Health Policy
Administration, Psychology
Social Work
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, & MATHEMATICS
Aquarium & Zoo Science
Biochemistry
(C)Pre-Medicine
Biology
(C)Ecology and Environmental Biology, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Secondary Education
Chemistry
(C)Environmental Chemistry, Forensic, Nanotechnology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Secondary Education
Computer Science
(C)Gaming/New Media Design and Production, General, Information Technology and Security, Software Development
CyberSecurity Administration
Engineering (General and 3-2 options)
(C)Aeronautics, Computational Modeling, Innovation and Entrepreneur, Mechanical,
Robotics
English
(C)Literature, Media Studies, Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Environmental Engineering
(C)Ecological Engineering, Renewable Energy
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts (minor)
History
(C)American Studies, Pre-Law, Secondary Education
Mathematics
Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Secondary Education
Medical Laboratory Science
Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Philosophy minor
Political Science
(C)International Studies, Political Communications, Pre-Law,Public Administration/Government Service, Secondary Education
Pre-Law (available through multiple degree paths)
Pre-Medicine (available through multiple degree paths)
Religious Studies minor
Spanish
Secondary Education
Women's Studies
(C) denotes concentration
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
229
with Terminal Degree
92
117
Women
112
Men
11
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
68%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Animal Training.
-
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
-
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technology/Technician.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Social Work.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Dr. Sue Morra
Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Marine Biology, Biology
Dr. John Trimble
Professor of Biology, Biology
Michael Arnall
Professor of Physcial Therapy, Physical Therapy
Prominent Alumni
Thomas Meredith
Former CEO of Dell Inc.
J. Randall MacDonald
Senior VP of Human Resources, IBM Worldwide
John S. Connors
Principal, Delaware Investment Advisors
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
69%
Graduate in 6 years
68%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2021-22
Tuition: $38,852
Room: $6148
Technology Program Fee: $650
Financial Aid
Saint Francis University awards financial aid to greater than 99 percent of its student body. Need-based federal and state awards are awarded based on information obtained from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In order to qualify for financial aid, students must apply for admission and complete a FAFSA.
Saint Francis University has a generous merit-based scholarship program. Students who have been accepted for admission are awarded merit-based scholarships solely based on their academic performance. Academic performance is measured by credentials submitted upon application including high school grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, and class rank.
Saint Francis University participates in NCAA Division I athletics in the Northeast Conference. Athletic scholarships may be granted to all 24 athletic teams. Students may also receive scholarship money in Pep Band, Marching Band, Cheerleading, and Dance.
Additionally, Saint Francis offers scholarships for collegiate esports.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,221
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,127
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,885
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
80%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,676
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$38,078
Required Fees
$650
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$6,148
Transportation for Commuters
$3,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,472
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Saint Francis University is a diverse campus community with approximately 2,600 students. Our students arrive at Saint Francis University from over 30 states and 25 countries.
The University provides students many opportunities to exercise their interests and talents. Over 60 on-campus clubs and organizations representing a wide range of interests are available to students. These range from departmental clubs to volunteer organizations, and include social and service sororities and social, service, and business fraternities. Student-run activities on campus include theatre productions, SFU singers, Greek life opportunities for men and women as well as Club Baseball, Ice Hockey and Rugby. Each year, the Student Activities Organization brings a lively docket of comedians, concerts, films, and lectures to campus. The University is a NCAA Division I member institution and maintains a comprehensive program that consists of men's and women's teams. Students may also participate in cheerleading, pep band, and marching band.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,663
Foreign Countries Represented
25
Demographics
2.19%
Asian
6.88%
Black
1.71%
Hispanic
81.06%
Caucasian
4.32%
Unknown
64% female
36% male
21% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Saint Francis University is located on a 600-acre mountaintop campus in the town of Loretto, Pennsylvania. Just 80 miles east of Pittsburgh and 60 miles west of State College, the campus has its own lake, nature trails, ski tubing park and championship golf course. Near to campus are three state parks, four biking/ walking trails and four ski resorts. The beautiful campus has an impressive suite of academic and research facilities as well as 19 residence halls to offer students a comprehensive experience.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Saint Francis offers a totally wireless campus, computer labs, a Macintosh-based computer lab, and numerous Smart Classrooms. The cost of attendance at Saint Francis includes a laptop computer as well as technical support. Other facilities that complement student learning include well-equipped science labs, on-campus radio and television stations, and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
A recently completed state-of-the-art Science Center sits at the center of campus. The facility houses highly competitive science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs. The DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness education and research center features the DiSepio Center for Rehabilitation, Student Health Services, Fitness Center, Spiritual Wellness Center, Human Performance Laboratory, and Ernest J. Scharpf Family Conference Center. A complete renovation of Schwab Hall was recently completed in an effort to house the Shields School of Business.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Saint Francis University's Office for Study Abroad offers a truly unique semester abroad program in the beautiful village of Ambialet, in southern France. Students can experience the adventure, beauty, and history of Europe in the halls of a centuries-old Franciscan monastery. Travel and research abroad are components of many academic programs at Saint Francis University. Students are encouraged to engage in the multitude of semester long or condensed travel abroad experiences facilitated by the Office for Study Abroad.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
68%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Rural
84/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
April L Fry
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
95
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
10
20% join a fraternity
23% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Red Flash)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Red Flash)
15 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Sustainability
73/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Buy out fee varies at end of each year.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
