C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Franciscan University of Steubenville

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Steubenville, Ohio 43952
Franciscan University of Steubenville campus, Steubenville, OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville campus, Steubenville, OH. Photo: rklopfer, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
85/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
C
42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,750
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Franciscan University of Steubenville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,030
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,037
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,384
Median debt at graduation
75.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,220
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
23%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$75,362-1%#345 of 796#276—
Finance and Financial Management Services—$72,426-13%#295 of 452#254—
Mathematics—$72,194+4%#139 of 309#96$20,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,507$68,809-23%#951 of 966#946$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$31,932$66,879-2%#488 of 1176#348$27,000
Biology$34,567$62,048+8%#277 of 841#147$22,500
Marketing$37,833$56,937-18%#436 of 516#403$24,250
Social Work$36,697$44,867-13%#379 of 420#371$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$35,050$42,987-9%#575 of 680#538$26,995
Communication and Media Studies$33,991$42,188-25%#612 of 660#579$23,720
Religious Education$35,803$40,987-6%#8 of 12#8$25,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies$29,656$39,091-12%#22 of 25#21$23,250
English Language and Literature$27,354$38,761-20%#518 of 576#494$26,000
History$29,424$37,605-26%#452 of 459#445$23,500
Psychology$35,793————$24,750
Philosophy$32,165$31,906-41%#86 of 86#84$20,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Franciscan University of Steubenville Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $107,874
  • Avg rent near campus: $823/mo — vs ~$583/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43938 (8.2% cap, Mingo Junction)

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🏆 Where Franciscan University of Steubenville Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Catholic Studies
of 1 schools
🥉
Religious Education
of 11 schools
#14
Theology/Theological Studies
of 57 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,070 $32,070
Room $5,250
Board $4,290
Total Cost (On-Campus) $45,240 $45,240

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
87%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,750
Total Students
56%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 18%
Black 1%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Franciscan University of Steubenville has an acceptance rate of 72%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $32,070 for in-state students and $32,070 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Franciscan University of Steubenville?
The graduation rate at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Franciscan University of Steubenville a good school?
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a total enrollment of 3,750 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology