# Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/saint-francis-university

Saint Francis University is a private nonprofit college in Loretto, PA with 1,557 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1155 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,219 per year ($29,853 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,383 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,259 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,737 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 520–610 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $61,203 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,219 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $29,853 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,326 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,010 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $35,281 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,008 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,557 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 77% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $69,383 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Saint Francis University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?**

Saint Francis University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Saint Francis University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1155.

**What ACT score do you need for Saint Francis University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.

**Is Saint Francis University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Saint Francis University?**

In Fall 2023, 2,259 students applied to Saint Francis University and 1,737 were admitted; 379 enrolled.

**Does Saint Francis University consider legacy status?**

Yes. Saint Francis University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Saint Francis University require an essay?**

Saint Francis University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Saint Francis University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $61,203 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,219.

**What is Saint Francis University's graduation rate?**

77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 215743. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
