University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808-3994
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is a private institution in Fort Wayne with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1040, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,362 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,361.
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News & Alerts
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1040
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (77)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
- •66% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The University of Saint Francis was founded in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1890, when the Sisters of St.
- •Francis of Perpetual Adoration founded Saint Francis Normal School, a teacher training school, to provide better training for members of the congregation teaching in parochial schools.
- •It operated as a junior college until 1937, when it became a four-year school.
- •The college moved to its current Fort Wayne location in 1944, to the estate of the former industrialist John H.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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