Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan
Steubenville, Ohio 43952-1763
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1218
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
52.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/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
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 (51)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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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Varsity Sports — Barons
History & Fun Facts
- •In June 1946, the friars accepted the offer, purchased the Knights of Pythias Building in downtown Steubenville, and invested $350,000 in establishing the College of Steubenville.
- •The friars bought a 40-acre property overlooking the city, and accreditation was provided by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1960.
- •By the end of Keelan's second term in 1974, the school was suffering from social upheaval and declining enrollment.
- •The first year after Scanlan instituted the changes, the incoming freshman class was the smallest in the college's history.
- •It was chartered by the state government of Ohio in 1984 and then received accreditation from the National League of Nursing in 1985.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + city premium
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