Saint Francis University

www.francis.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,820

2.49% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$27,459

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.5%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

73.1%

2,167 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,857

59.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

71.6%

245 Graduates

About

Saint Francis University is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Francis University were Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (76 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (53 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (43 degrees).

In 2022, 654 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Francis University. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (487 degrees), 9.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $39,820, which is $15,824 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Francis University was 1.5%, corresponding to 9 out of the 600 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $39,820, which is $15,824 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,459.

In 2022, 63% of undergraduate students attending Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,820

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Francis University was $39,820. The cost of tuition at Saint Francis University is $15,824 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$27,459

2022 Value

4.93%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Francis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,459. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Francis University grew by 4.93%.

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

$12,598

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Francis University was of $12,598 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.01% between 2021 and 2022.

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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 13.7% with respect to 2021, when 73% 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.

1.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Francis University was 1.5%, which represents 9 out of the 600 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 2,167 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.04% annual growth. Out of those 2,167 applicants, 1,583 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,857 students enrolled at Saint Francis University in 2022. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Francis University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,583

Accepted Out of 2,167

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Francis University was 73.1% (1,583 admissions from 2,167 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 73.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.04%, while admissions grew by 4.63%.

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

61%

Submission Percentage (2022)

201

Scores Submitted (2022)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Francis University in 2022 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 2,857 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,702 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,155. This means that 59.6% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.9% White, 4.31% Black or African American, 3.29% Two or More Races, 2.28% Asian, 0.84% Hispanic or Latino, 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Francis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.2%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Asian Female (3.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Francis University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,857 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,702 and the part-time enrollment is 1,155. This means that 59.6% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

85%

2022 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

White
2,397 enrolled students
Black or African American
123 enrolled students
Two or More Races
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University is 83.9% White, 4.31% Black or African American, 3.29% Two or More Races, 2.28% Asian, 0.84% Hispanic or Latino, 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 141 students (4.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 222 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 (487 degrees awarded). There were 9.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Francis University is Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (76 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (53 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (43 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (338 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), and Biology (34 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 (1,808,651 people), Registered nurses (1,607,113 people), Accountants & auditors (1,086,911 people), Other managers (910,655 people), and Secondary school teachers (570,823 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University in 2022 are Health (338 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Biology (34 degrees), Business (142 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (338 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Biology (34 degrees), Business (142 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Physician Assistant
39 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapy
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Francis University was Physician Assistant with 39 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

216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

438

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University, which is 0.493 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (438).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services, which is 0.583 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Physician Assistant, which is 8.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 65% of students graduating from Saint Francis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Francis University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 5.71% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
487 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Francis University is white (487 degrees awarded). There were 9.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

6.57% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
339 degrees awarded
White Male
148 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Francis University is white female (339 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (148 degrees).

Operations

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at nearly $56.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −6.11M (−10.8%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Saint Francis University had a total salary expenditure of 69.4M. Saint Francis University employs 37 Associate professors, 33 Assistant professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Saint Francis University are Female Associate professor (24), Male Professor (19), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, Service, with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Endowment

$56.6M

2022 Endowment

12%

decline from 2021

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

$26.9M

2022 Salaries

4.6%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Francis University paid a median of $26.9M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($69.4M) and a 4.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.223% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.33% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$8.66M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Francis University paid a total of $8.66M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Associate professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, Service with 66 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Francis University was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 19 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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

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