# Saint Francis University

Private nonprofit college in Loretto, PA. IPEDS ID 215743.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-francis-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/saint-francis-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,526 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 74%; beats 79% of PA colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $62,101; beats 50% of PA colleges and 74% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,906 |
| 30-48k | $19,995 |
| 48-75k | $22,677 |
| 75-110k | $28,717 |
| 110k+ | $22,945 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (66% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $62,101 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,906 | $90,034 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $19,995 | $82,179 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $22,677 | $93,202 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $28,717 | $118,027 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,945 | $94,304 | 3.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $59,815
- Tuition and fees: $44,000
- Housing and meals: $13,880; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 530–620; SAT math: 520–610; ACT: 21–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,259 applicants, 1,737 admitted, 379 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT 21–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT 21–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (53 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $115,813 | $29,750 |
| Finance | not reported | $90,838 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $72,930 | $81,510 | $30,579 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $72,821 | $29,750 |
| Accounting | $49,800 | $70,937 | $31,000 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | $68,578 | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | $66,010 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $42,706 | $61,535 | $27,043 |
| Marketing | not reported | $59,631 | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | $47,316 | $47,439 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,807 | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Petroleum Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $25,411 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage not reported (Johnstown, PA), $76,050 (PA), $80,110 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $82,220 (Johnstown, PA), $93,830 (PA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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