Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University is a private non-profit college or university in Loretto, PA, with about 43 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 74.39% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,526 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.82% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,557 91.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.39%
- Average SAT Score: 1155
Saint Francis University: what the data shows
Common questions about Saint Francis University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Saint Francis University?
Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, PA (ZIP 15940).
Is Saint Francis University public or private?
Saint Francis University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Saint Francis University cost?
Published tuition: $44,000.
Average net price after aid: $23,526.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,906 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,995 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,677 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,717 |
| $110,001+ | $22,945 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $176,000.
How hard is it to get into Saint Francis University?
Admission rate: 76.82%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1155.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Saint Francis University?
Total enrollment: 1,557 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Francis University?
150%-time completion rate: 74.39%.
First-year retention: 83.0%.
What do graduates of Saint Francis University earn?
Median earnings: $56,920 six years after entry; $62,101 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
17.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Saint Francis University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (623 completions)
- CIP 510912 (82 completions)
- CIP 512306 (59 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (54 completions)
- CIP 520201 (35 completions)
- CIP 520299 (35 completions)
- CIP 512308 (32 completions)
- General Psychology (27 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (23 completions)
- CIP 520301 (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Saint Francis University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.82%; completion rate 74.39%; median earnings $62,101 at 10 years; net price $23,526. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Francis University was $44,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,526
2024 Value
In 2024 Saint Francis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,526.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,104 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,526 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$176,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Saint Francis University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Saint Francis University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Saint Francis University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,992 | $29,992 | $22,593 |
| 2014 | $31,078 | $31,078 | $23,559 |
| 2015 | $32,178 | $32,178 | $25,784 |
| 2016 | $33,344 | $33,344 | $24,700 |
| 2017 | $35,066 | $35,066 | $26,040 |
| 2018 | $36,410 | $36,410 | $27,221 |
| 2019 | $38,170 | $38,170 | $28,643 |
| 2020 | $39,278 | $39,278 | $29,962 |
| 2021 | $39,502 | $39,502 | $29,562 |
| 2022 | $40,520 | $40,520 | $42,530 |
| 2023 | $41,720 | $41,720 | $19,173 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.82% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1155
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Saint Francis University in 2024 is 1,557 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.51% 100% Completion Time
74.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.51% of students graduating from Saint Francis University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Saint Francis University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$62,101 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
559.92% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Saint Francis University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.0912: 82 completions
CIP 51.2306: 59 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 54 completions
CIP 52.0201: 35 completions
CIP 52.0299: 35 completions
CIP 51.2308: 32 completions
General Psychology: 27 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 23 completions
CIP 52.0301: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 623 completions
Most popular programs at Saint Francis University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Saint Francis University graduates.
About
Saint Francis University is a private non-profit institution located in Loretto, PA, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,557 students. The admission rate is 76.82%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1155. The institution maintains a 74.39% graduation rate. Approximately 17.70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Loretto, PA 15940
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Saint Francis University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Saint Francis University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,000 and average net price is $23,526 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Saint Francis University?
The admission rate is 76.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Saint Francis University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Saint Francis University reports midpoint SAT about 1155.
What do graduates of Saint Francis University earn?
Median earnings are $56,920 six years after entry and $62,101 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Francis University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Saint Francis University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Saint Francis University?
Total enrollment is about 1,557 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Saint Francis University public or private?
Saint Francis University is a private nonprofit institution located in Loretto, PA.
Is Saint Francis University an HBCU?
No. Saint Francis University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Saint Francis University a tribal college?
No. Saint Francis University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Saint Francis University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Saint Francis University does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Saint Francis University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Saint Francis University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.