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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

University of Saint Francis of Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808-3994

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1890
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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98%Acceptance
1040SAT Avg
1,599Students
11:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$55,362Earnings 10yr
$20,361Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & WritingMid: 530
470570
MathMid: 525
450560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,420
Room & Board$11,540
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$45,228
Average Net Price$20,361
Median Debt at Graduation$25,976
Monthly Payment (10yr)$275

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,135
$30–48K$16,075
$48–75K$18,814
$75–110K$22,032
$110K+$24,003

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

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)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,599
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 9%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.7%
Freshman Retention65.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,944
10 Years$55,362

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#85
vs 2024

More About This School

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

103Above Average

Estimated from IN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
105 mi(182 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
138 mi(239 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
138 mi(239 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis111 mi
DTW Detroit122 mi
CMH Columbus142 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
New York, NY584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Hartford, CT649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Providence, RI714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Albany, NY597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Rochester, NY413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Buffalo, NY346 mi · ~10h drive
Philadelphia, PA531 mi · ~15h 20m drive
Pittsburgh, PA275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Harrisburg, PA438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Newark, NJ575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Washington, DC456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Baltimore, MD469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Atlanta, GA509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Charlotte, NC468 mi · ~13h 31m drive
Raleigh, NC509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Miami, FL1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Orlando, FL893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
Tampa, FL921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Nashville, TN351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
New Orleans, LA817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Richmond, VA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Chicago, IL138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Detroit, MI140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Minneapolis, MN489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
St. Louis, MO316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Kansas City, MO515 mi · ~14h 53m drive
Indianapolis, IN105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
Columbus, OH138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Dallas, TX860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Houston, TX969 mi · ~28h drive
Austin, TX1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
San Antonio, TX1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Los Angeles, CA1863 mi · ~53h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA1985 mi · ~57h 21m drive
San Diego, CA1847 mi · ~53h 21m drive
Seattle, WA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive
Portland, OR1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive
Denver, CO1044 mi · ~30h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1389 mi · ~40h 8m drive
Honolulu, HI4380 mi · ~126h 32m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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