C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Francis University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940
Saint Francis University campus, Loretto, PA
Saint Francis University campus, Loretto, PA. Photo: Darthgriz98, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
75/100
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

2,835
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$62,101
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$56,920
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
74.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,155
Average SAT
17.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 Saint Francis University

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$115,813+64%#10 of 253#9$29,750
Finance and Financial Management Services—$90,838+9%#102 of 452#91$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,930$81,510-8%#668 of 966#720$28,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$72,821+31%#14 of 85#10$29,750
Accounting and Related Services$49,800$70,937-7%#459 of 796#467$27,000
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs—$68,578+11%#14 of 48#16—
Psychology—$66,010+30%#33 of 1027#28$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,706$61,535-10%#734 of 1176#731$26,000
Marketing—$59,631-14%#397 of 516#408—
Computer and Information Sciences$57,807—————
Behavioral Sciences—$47,316-3%#12 of 20#11$26,500
Biology$25,411————$27,000

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.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $41,020 $41,020
Room $6,300
Board $7,580
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,600 $60,600

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,835
Total Students
63%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 2%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Francis University?
Saint Francis University has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Francis University?
Tuition at Saint Francis University is $41,020 for in-state students and $41,020 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Francis University?
The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Saint Francis University a good school?
Saint Francis University 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 Saint Francis University?
Saint Francis University has a total enrollment of 2,835 students.

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