Saint Francis University

www.francis.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,020

3.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,421

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.9%

2,259 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,835

57% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

72.4%

265 Graduates

About

Saint Francis University is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Francis University were Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (53 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (48 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (45 degrees).

In 2023, 655 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Francis University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (533 degrees), 18.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $41,020, which is $16,445 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Francis University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 549 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $41,020, which is $16,445 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,421.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,020

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Francis University was $41,020. The cost of tuition at Saint Francis University is $16,445 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Francis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,421

2023 Value

0.138%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Francis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,421. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Francis University grew by 0.138%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,452

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Francis University was of $13,452 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Francis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.17% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Francis University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 549 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Francis University received 2,259 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.25% annual growth. Out of those 2,259 applicants, 1,737 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,835 students enrolled at Saint Francis University in 2023. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Francis University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,737

Accepted Out of 2,259

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Francis University was 76.9% (1,737 admissions from 2,259 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.25%, while admissions grew by 9.73%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Francis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2023)

162

Scores Submitted (2023)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Francis University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Francis University had a total enrollment of 2,835 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,615 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,220. This means that 57% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.353% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Francis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.7%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Asian Female (3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Francis University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,835 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,615 and the part-time enrollment is 1,220. This means that 57% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Francis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Francis University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Francis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Francis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,391 enrolled students
Black or African American
105 enrolled students
Two or More Races
89 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University is 84.3% White, 3.7% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 1.59% Hispanic or Latino, 0.353% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 237 more women than men received degrees from Saint Francis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Francis University is white (533 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Francis University is Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (53 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (48 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (45 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Francis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (312 degrees awarded), Biology (42 degrees), and Education (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,732,067 people), Registered nurses (1,674,443 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,226 people), Other managers (961,560 people), and Secondary school teachers (618,017 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University in 2023 are Health (312 degrees awarded), Biology (42 degrees), Education (71 degrees), Business (132 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Surgeons, Physicians, Financial examiners, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Health (312 degrees awarded), Biology (42 degrees), Education (71 degrees), Business (132 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,466,542 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,367,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (902,352 people), Computer Systems Design (627,792 people), and Banking & related activities (530,056 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Francis University.

Most Common (2023)

Physician Assistant
42 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapy
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Francis University was Physician Assistant with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Francis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

446

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (446).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Francis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.5 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Physician Assistant, which is 8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 66% of students graduating from Saint Francis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Francis University is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.89% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
533 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Francis University is white (533 degrees awarded). There were 18.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

5.34% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
373 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Francis University is white female (373 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (160 degrees).

Operations

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.49M (10.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saint Francis University had a total salary expenditure of 72.2M. Saint Francis University employs 39 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Saint Francis University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 72 employees, Service, with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Endowment

$60.1M

2023 Endowment

6.07%

growth from 2022

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at about $60.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Francis University grew 6.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Francis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.5M

2023 Salaries

4.99%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Saint Francis University paid a median of $25.5M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($72.2M) and a 4.99% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.223% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.9M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Francis University paid a total of $8.9M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees, Service with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Francis University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Francis University.

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