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Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University says yes to 76.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $62,101 median earnings.
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Saint Francis University anchors the college town of Loretto, PA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, where graduates median $115,813 four years out. 17.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,557 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1250 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Saint Francis University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Saint Francis University received 2,259 applications and admitted 1,737 (76.9%), with 379 enrolling.
You can apply to Saint Francis University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1250; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Saint Francis University compares
| Saint Francis University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,000 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,101 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Saint Francis University: $62,101 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $44,000 regardless of where you're from. At Saint Francis University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,557 — Saint Francis University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
74.4% of Saint Francis University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $44,000 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Saint Francis University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $115,813 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,838 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,510 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,821 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,937 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $68,578 |
| Psychology, General | $66,010 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,535 |
| Marketing | $59,631 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $47,316 |
Median earnings for these 10 Saint Francis University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,101 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Saint Francis University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Saint Francis University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?
76.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,737 admitted from 2,259 applicants.
How much does Saint Francis University cost?
At Saint Francis University, published tuition is $44,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Saint Francis University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Saint Francis University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,101 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Rosemont College — 76.3% admitted
- Saint Vincent College — 61.7% admitted
- Rosedale Technical College — 75% admitted
- University of Scranton — 81.2% 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.