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The University of Saint Francis, founded in 1890, is a liberal arts university located in Lafayette, Indiana. It moved to its present 108-acre campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the year 1944. The University of Saint Francis' recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students every year.
The University of Saint Francis – Fort Wayne offers a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study through the following academic schools:
The athletics department of the University of Saint Francis – Fort Wayne sponsors intramural sports teams in basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Students also participate in various clubs and organizations such as the Cougars For Life, Art Education Society, f/8 Photo Club, Film Club, Student Government Association, University Singers, and Tour de Francis: Cycling Club.
Students attend University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,135 students at University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Central College Conference and Mid-States Football Association. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne
2701 Spring St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808-3994
General Phone: (219) 434-3100
http://www.sf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 174 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science, various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 53 | physician assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, clinical lab tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Education and Teaching | 52 | elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, English teaching, art education, biology teaching, health teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 51 | business management, accounting, human resources |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, American studies, sociology, political science and government |
| Science | 16 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physical science courses |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | religion, theological and ministerial studies, theology, philosophy |
| Design | 6 | design and applied arts |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | various music studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 209 | 42 |
| Associate's degree | 162 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 84 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne had a total enrollment of 2,135 students (1,805 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 88% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne offers campus housing for 428 of its 1,805 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Wayne, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana 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 | 1,388 | 648 | 47% | 324 | 50% |
| Men | 619 | 293 | 47% | 144 | 49% |
| Women | 769 | 355 | 46% | 180 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,720 |
| Room and board | $ 6,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183200)
University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 40 |
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 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $73,292 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,944 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $73,083 | 10 | $66,282 |
*: 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 | 5 | $66,792 | 4 | $63,224 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $53,596 | 19 | $54,161 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $50,018 | 30 | $48,092 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 14 | $42,348 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $52,071 | 67 | $49,516 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 270 | 128 | 398 |
| Football | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| Basketball | 34 | 20 | 54 |
| Track | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 88 | 141 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Saint Francis Ft Wayne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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
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