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Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940

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Known for health sciences

Saint Francis University is a private institution in Loretto with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1151, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,101 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,173.

Established
1847
Type
Private university
Conference
Northeast Conference (NEC)
Division
Division I

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77%Acceptance
1151SAT Avg
1,525Students
14:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$62,101Earnings 10yr
$19,173Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Francis University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1151

Reading & Writing
510630
Math
510620

ACT Score Range

Composite
2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1151

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,720
Room & Board$13,880
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$57,515
Average Net Price$19,173
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,256
$30–48K$10,865
$48–75K$12,775
$75–110K$18,657
$110K+$24,390

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,173

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,525
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.8%
Freshman Retention88.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,920
8 Years$61,527
10 Years$62,101

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,000
Men
$61,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
71 mi(123 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
187 mi(324 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
243 mi(421 min)

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