Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA · Private
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Saint Francis University admitted 76.8% of applicants university-wide (2,015 of 2,623).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.8% | 2,015 | 2,623 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 900 | 1,200 |
| Out-of-state | 78.6% | 550 | 700 |
| International applicants | 70.0% | 70 | 100 |
| Men | 78.6% | 866 | 1,102 |
| Women | 80.7% | 1,063 | 1,317 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,015 admitted students, 394 enrolled (19.6% yield).
Saint Francis University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1050–1230
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Saint Francis University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $64,500/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,500 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $64,500/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,906 |
| $30k–48k | $19,995 |
| $48k–75k | $22,677 |
| $75k–110k | $28,717 |
| Over $110k | $22,945 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Saint Francis Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Red Flash Scholarship — Up to $13,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies, up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Full Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Saint Francis Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Saint Francis Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (International Aid)
- Red Flash Scholarship — Up to $13,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies, up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Full Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- International Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Saint Francis University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application Form
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application Form
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Saint Francis University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Saint Francis University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $62,101
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 74.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Saint Francis University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #523
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Saint Francis University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Biological & life sciences (8%), Computer & information sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Saint Francis University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.