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Saint Francis University

Loretto, PAPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$23,526
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.6K
Students
Small campus body
$56,920
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Saint Francis University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Loretto, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences31% of degrees
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,747
Earnings 5yr: $126,346
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,161
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,813
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,750
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,478
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,579
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,821
Earnings 5yr: $75,917
Debt: $29,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,900
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,937
Earnings 5yr: $56,352
Debt: $31,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,940
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,578
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,824
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,010
Earnings 5yr: $55,286
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,535
Earnings 5yr: $52,759
Debt: $27,043
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,631
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,442
Earnings 5yr: $60,606
Debt: N/A
Behavioral Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,316
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $47,439
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,526
In-State Tuition$44,000
Out-of-State Tuition$44,000
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$56,920
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,101

Completion Signals

74%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$292/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$82,553
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