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The main campus of Saint Francis University is in Loretto, Pennsylvania (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 Master's 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, medical assistant and technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Saint Francis University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Saint Francis University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,065 enrolled students.
Saint Francis University is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Saint Francis University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Saint Francis University belong to the Northeast Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Saint Francis University offers higher education to individuals of all faiths in an environment inspired by Catholic values as expressed through the Franciscan tradition. The University serves undergraduate and graduate students, as well as all learners interested in continuing their personal and professional education. Thus the University aims: to provide both broad intellectual development and career preparation; to develop the ability of students to communicate effectively; to integrate theory and practice; to enhance ethical judgment; to foster moral, spiritual, and social growth, and physical well-being; to promote opportunties to help people directly; to instill a love of lifelong learning and service to others; and, to recognize that higher education is a means by which individuals can improve the condition of the human family."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Francis University
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
General Phone: (814) 472-3000
Admissions Phone: (814) 472-3100
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 472-3010
http://www.francis.edu
Saint Francis University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 169 | human resources, accounting, business administration, business management, organizational behavior, marketing, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 114 | physician assistant, allied health and medical assisting, clinical lab tech |
| Education And Teaching | 58 | education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, math teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, Spanish teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | occupational therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | sociology, history, English, political science, Spanish language, French language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Science | 15 | marine biology, chemistry, biology, ecology |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work, public administration |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 7 | medical preparatory, health professions |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religious education, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Francis University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 295 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 213 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Saint Francis University had a total enrollment of 2,065 students (1,681 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 78% |
| New York | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Saint Francis University offers campus housing for 975 of its 1,681 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Loretto, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,246 | 1,132 | 91% | 366 | 32% |
| Men | 497 | 442 | 89% | 144 | 33% |
| Women | 749 | 690 | 92% | 222 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 472-3100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,410 |
| Room and board | $ 7,546 |
| Room charge | $ 3,672 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,896 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Francis University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 472-3010
Saint Francis University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $80,518 | 6 | $63,623 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $54,344 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $80,758 | 12 | $62,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $64,075 | 4 | $62,965 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $55,749 | 10 | $47,806 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $44,560 | 8 | $44,442 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $39,612 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $54,362 | 27 | $47,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 144 | 242 |
| Track | 23 | 33 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 96 | 130 |
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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