Saint Francis University

www.francis.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,288

38.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,326

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

2,623 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,963

54.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

74.4%

244 Graduates

About

Saint Francis University is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Francis University were Physician Assistant (46 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (36 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (35 degrees).

In 2024, 623 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Francis University. 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (532 degrees), 21.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $25,288, which is $1,288 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $25,288, which is $1,288 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,326.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,288

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Francis University was $25,288. The cost of tuition at Saint Francis University is $1,288 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Francis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,326

2024 Value

3.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Francis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,326. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Francis University grew by 3.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,038

Room and Board

$2,450

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Francis University was of $14,038 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.36% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,450. The cost of books and supplies increased by 22.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Francis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.62% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Saint Francis University received 2,623 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,623 applicants, 2,015 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,963 students enrolled at Saint Francis University in 2024. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Francis University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,015

Accepted Out of 2,623

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Francis University was 76.8% (2,015 admissions from 2,623 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.1%, while admissions grew by 16%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

38%

Submission Percentage (2024)

148

Scores Submitted (2024)

38% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Francis University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Francis University had a total enrollment of 2,963 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,621 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.8% White, 3.85% Black or African American, 2.29% Two or More Races, 2.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Asian, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Francis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (29.2%) and Black or African American Male (5.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.6%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Asian Female (2.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Francis University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,963 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,621 and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Francis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Francis University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Francis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Francis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,454 enrolled students
Black or African American
114 enrolled students
Two or More Races
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University is 82.8% White, 3.85% Black or African American, 2.29% Two or More Races, 2.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Asian, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 148 students (4.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 273 more women than men received degrees from Saint Francis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Francis University is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Francis University is Physician Assistant (46 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (36 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (35 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Francis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), and Physical Sciences (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Registered nurses (1,668,154 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,333 people), Other managers (965,020 people), Physicians (588,658 people), and Financial managers (553,820 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University in 2024 are Health (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), Physical Sciences (10 degrees), Biology (32 degrees), and Business (147 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Health (268 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), Physical Sciences (10 degrees), Biology (32 degrees), and Business (147 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,461,810 people), Elementary & secondary schools (944,848 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (892,131 people), Computer Systems Design (703,924 people), and Construction (488,010 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Francis University.

Most Common (2024)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
9 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Saint Francis University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Saint Francis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

175

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

448

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University, which is 0.391 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (448).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Francis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Physician Assistant, which is 6.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68% of students graduating from Saint Francis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
532 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Francis University is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

7.87% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
449 degrees awarded
White Female
448 degrees awarded
White Female
432 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Francis University is white female (449 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (448 degrees).

Operations

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.8M (9.57%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Saint Francis University had a total salary expenditure of 67.5M. Saint Francis University employs 40 Associate professors, 33 Assistant professors and 26 Professors. Most academics at Saint Francis University are Female Assistant professor (24), Female Associate professor (23), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 68 employees, Service, with 53 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

Endowment

$60.6M

2024 Endowment

0.837%

growth from 2023

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at about $60.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Francis University grew 0.837% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Francis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.9M

2024 Salaries

2.44%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Saint Francis University paid a median of $24.9M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($67.5M) and a 2.44% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.99% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.49M

Instructional Salaries

112

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Francis University paid a total of $8.49M to 112 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 68 employees, Service with 53 employees, and Management with 49 employees.

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