Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PrivateUrban

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan

Steubenville, Ohio 43952-1763

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateUrbanPrivate

Known for business

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private institution in Steubenville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1218, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,030 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,987.

Established
1946
Motto
Fortitudo et Prudentia
Mascot
Baron von Steuben
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III as members of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) after completing a transition from the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Division
Division III
72%Acceptance
1218SAT Avg
2,775Students
19:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$50,030Earnings 10yr
$23,987Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Franciscan University of Steubenville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1218

Reading & WritingMid: 615
570660
MathMid: 590
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1218

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,630
Room & Board$9,540
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$42,955
Average Net Price$23,987
Median Debt at Graduation$23,384
Monthly Payment (10yr)$248

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,180
$30–48K$18,481
$48–75K$19,272
$75–110K$22,360
$110K+$26,319

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,987

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,590

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,775
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
11%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 1%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.1%
Freshman Retention87.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,037
8 Years$47,252
10 Years$50,030

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,800
Men
$53,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#28
Washington Monthly
#390

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Barons

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Franciscan University of Steubenville Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Franciscan University of Steubenville — v2 Preview — TourStack