Overview

Saint Francis University is a University institution located in Loretto, PA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 117 Evergreen Drive
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA  15940-0600
United States

Contact Dr. Bobby Anderson
Director
Email: banderson@francis.edu
Phone: 814-472-3386

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Training
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
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
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Game And Interactive Media Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,063

Applied

1,513

Accepted

2,460

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,262

Females Applied

930

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

801

Males Applied

583

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	570	510	630
SAT Math	570	520	610
ACT Composite	23	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,020

Private

Fees

700

Full-time student fees

13,210

Room & board

6,300

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

28,376

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,720

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

35,107

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,896

Avg. Loan Aid

16,773

Avg. Grant Aid

24,897

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74.11%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,460

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.98%
Black or African American	5.97%
White or Caucasian	81.37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.18%
Two or more races	3.26%
Other	5.54%

Gender

Male (37.44%)

Female (62.56%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Parents' Weekend, Homecoming and Spring Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
national Greek-lettered service organizations

Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Organization, Esports, Student Government Association, Best Buddies and Cru

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		Division 1	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1

Faculty

240

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 117

Part-time - 123

Male - 111

Female - 129