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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate71%

Franciscan Admissions

It is moderately difficult to get into Franciscan University of Steubenville. Around 71% of applicants get into Franciscan University of Steubenville each year. Last year, 2,043 students applied to Franciscan University of Steubenville and 1,445 were admitted.

Reach out to Franciscan University of Steubenville's admissions department for more information on applying.

Franciscan University of Steubenville Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Franciscan University of Steubenville's admissions stats.

Franciscan University of Steubenville 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 38%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 49%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 47%
Waitlist No

Franciscan University of Steubenville Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Franciscan University of Steubenville?


Franciscan University of Steubenville does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Franciscan University of Steubenville Admissions


Transferring to Franciscan University of Steubenville

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan University of Steubenville has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Franciscan University of Steubenville Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Wondering what factors are considered by Franciscan University of Steubenville during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Character/Personal Qualities Very Important
Interview Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Talent/Ability Important
Recommendation(s) Considered

Make sure to check with Franciscan University of Steubenville for more information on admission factors.

Franciscan University of Steubenville 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Franciscan University of Steubenville's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation 3
Transcript of High School Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.4

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Franciscan University of Steubenville?

Students admitted to Franciscan University of Steubenville have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 12% submitted a class rank. At Franciscan University of Steubenville 38% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 74% were in the top 25% and 93% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Franciscan University of Steubenville, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Franciscan University of Steubenville directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Franciscan University of Steubenville is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 49% of Franciscan University of Steubenville's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 47% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Franciscan University of Steubenville?

To be competitive with other Franciscan University of Steubenville applicants, you should strive to score between 1100 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Franciscan University of Steubenville 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Franciscan University of Steubenville students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Franciscan University of Steubenville students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Franciscan University of Steubenville, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Franciscan University of Steubenville's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Franciscan University of Steubenville students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Franciscan University of Steubenville

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Franciscan University of Steubenville. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Franciscan University of Steubenville during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Franciscan University of Steubenville Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Franciscan University of Steubenville?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Does Franciscan University of Steubenville accept transfer credits?

✅ Franciscan University of Steubenville accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Franciscan University of Steubenville accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Franciscan University of Steubenville accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Franciscan University of Steubenville accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Franciscan University of Steubenville?

✅ Franciscan University of Steubenville is not test optional.

What is Franciscan University of Steubenville's acceptance rate?

✅ Franciscan University of Steubenville has an acceptance rate of 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Franciscan University of Steubenville?

❌ Franciscan University of Steubenville does not offer early decision.

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Franciscan Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

71%

How hard is it to get into Franciscan? Franciscan is a somewhat selective institution. The Franciscan acceptance rate is 71%. This means that the institution accepts 70 out of every 100 applicants.

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Franciscan Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Franciscan is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Franciscan is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Franciscan SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1100 - 1300

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Math SAT Range

520 - 630

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Reading SAT Range

570 - 670

Franciscan GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.78

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Franciscan, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.78. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,039

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

71%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$31,080

Out-of-State

$31,080

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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