Saint Francis University — acceptance rate 77%, tuition $41,020Saint 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.
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
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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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