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Saint Francis University, also known as SFU, was established in 1847, and is a co-educational Catholic university of liberal arts located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 600 acres. The university offers various graduate and undergraduate programs. Several continuing education programs are also provided at SFU.
SFU’s athletics department sponsors more than 20 varsity teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. The teams are nicknamed as Red Flash. They participate in sports including basketball, field hockey, cross country, swimming, and track & field. Some of the notable alumni of SFU are Charles M. Schwab, Industrialist; Maurice Stokes, Basketball player; and Robert Conway, Vice Admiral United States Navy.
The main campus of Saint Francis University is in Loretto, PA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Saint Francis University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Saint Francis University offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management.
Saint Francis University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Saint Francis University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,125 enrolled students.
Many students at Saint Francis University live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Northeast Conference for major sports. Saint Francis University takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Francis University
117 Evergreen Dr
Loretto, PA 15940
General Phone: (814) 472-3000
http://www.francis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 155 | physician assistant, allied health and medical assisting, clinical lab tech |
| Business and Management | 153 | business administration, accounting, human resources, business management, organizational behavior, MIS, marketing, managerial economics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 96 | education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, history teaching, English teaching, chemistry teaching, Spanish teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | sociology, history, political science, English, French language, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | occupational therapy |
| Science | 27 | chemistry, biology, chemistry courses, marine biology, ecology, molecular biology |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 10 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion, religious education |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory, health professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Francis University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 328 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 245 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Francis University had a total enrollment of 2,125 students (1,998 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Saint Francis University offers campus housing for 1,095 of its 1,998 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Loretto, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,533 | 1,156 | 75% | 414 | 36% |
| Men | 645 | 468 | 73% | 189 | 40% |
| Women | 888 | 688 | 77% | 225 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,840 |
| Room and board | $ 8,422 |
| Room charge | $ 4,232 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Francis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336600)
Saint Francis University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $84,487 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $72,589 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $60,260 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $83,708 | 14 | $72,294 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $75,944 | 6 | $69,378 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $63,148 | 7 | $57,138 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $51,294 | 15 | $45,626 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $36,478 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $61,615 | 35 | $50,171 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 156 | 273 |
| Track | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| Football | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 112 | 159 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Francis University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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