More selective than 64% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 13% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Francis University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Saint Francis University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Francis University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 620 |
| SAT math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1050 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Francis University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 530–620 | 520–610 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 510–630 | 510–620 | 21–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Francis University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Saint Francis University has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Chestnut Hill College | 74% | 49% | $27,970 |
| 38 | La Roche University | 76% | 57% | $20,794 |
| 39 | Albright College | 76% | 51% | $20,024 |
| 40 | Rosemont College | 76% | 57% | $20,150 |
| 41 | Saint Francis University | 77% | 74% | $23,526 |
| 42 | DeSales University | 77% | 72% | $31,643 |
| 43 | Elizabethtown College | 78% | 76% | $26,598 |
| 44 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 78% | 71% | $23,331 |
| 45 | Juniata College | 79% | 74% | $23,988 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Francis University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Francis University admissions questions
What is the Saint Francis University acceptance rate?
Saint Francis University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,737 of 2,259 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Francis University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Francis University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Francis University?
The middle 50% of Saint Francis University enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1230 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Francis University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (379 of 1,737).
Is Saint Francis University getting harder to get into?
Saint Francis University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Francis University overview