Saint Francis University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Saint Francis University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity38
Retention37
Graduation41
Earnings62
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Saint Francis University
74%
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs39%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology1%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences1%
Admissions
Getting into Saint Francis University
75%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Saint Francis University
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Saint Francis University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$27K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $27K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $26K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $27K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $13K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Saint Francis University
76%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 66% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 32% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 38% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Saint Francis University
96%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Saint Francis University
1,668
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
509
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 26% | 18% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Saint Francis University, PA
Mount Aloysius College
4 miles, SE
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
12 miles, E
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona
13 miles, E
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
13 miles, E