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Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Franciscan University of Steubenville sits in Steubenville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $75,362 four years out. 23% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,901 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1290 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Franciscan University of Steubenville's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Franciscan University of Steubenville received 2,265 applications and admitted 1,636 (72.2%), with 674 enrolling.
You can apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1100 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Franciscan University of Steubenville compares
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,100 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,030 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $50,030, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Franciscan University of Steubenville's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,100 regardless of where you're from. At Franciscan University of Steubenville, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,901 undergrads, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
75.4% of Franciscan University of Steubenville students finish a bachelor's within six years — 20.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $34,100 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Franciscan University of Steubenville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,362 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,426 |
| Mathematics | $72,194 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,809 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,879 |
| Biology, General | $62,048 |
| Marketing | $56,937 |
| Social Work | $44,867 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,987 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,188 |
| Religious Education | $40,987 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $39,091 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,761 |
| History | $37,605 |
| Philosophy | $31,906 |
Median earnings for these 15 Franciscan University of Steubenville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,030 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional Franciscan University of Steubenville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Franciscan University of Steubenville's acceptance rate?
72.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,636 admitted from 2,265 applicants.
How much does Franciscan University of Steubenville cost?
At Franciscan University of Steubenville, published tuition is $34,100 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Franciscan University of Steubenville's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Franciscan University of Steubenville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,030 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Wilberforce University — 40.5% admitted
- The College of Wooster — 59.5% admitted
- Ohio Wesleyan University — 55.6% admitted
- Mount St. Joseph University — 59.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.