Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Steubenville, Ohio. Franciscan was founded in 1946 and now enrolls around 3,039 students a year, including 2,242 undergrads. Franciscan provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Franciscan! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Franciscan's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Franciscan students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Franciscan, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Franciscan has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Franciscan on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Franciscan on the Student Life page.

2021 Franciscan Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	71%
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	49%
Tuition	$29,720

Is Franciscan a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Franciscan offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Franciscan Acceptance Rate 2020

It is moderately difficult to get into Franciscan. The acceptance rate at Franciscan is 71%. Out of 2,043 applications received in 2021, 1,445 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Franciscan

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Franciscan, around 88% are still enrolled the next year. Around 77% of students who started at Franciscan earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Franciscan Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Franciscan's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $54.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,194 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Franciscan

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Franciscan meets 69% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Franciscan full-time are awarded $20,812 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $26,579 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Franciscan. Based on this information, how does Franciscan sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Franciscan a good school for you?

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Where is Franciscan?

Franciscan is located in the suburban setting of Steubenville, Ohio, less than an hour from Pittsburg and PA.

If you want to see Franciscan for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 22 to Steubenville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Franciscan and Steubenville are like without leaving home.

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