Saint Francis University

www.francis.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,852

0.32% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,883

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.3%

2,063 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,034

58.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74%

305 Graduates

About

Saint Francis University is a higher education institution located in Cambria County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Francis University were Physician Assistant (100 degrees awarded), Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (82 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (50 degrees).

In 2021, 684 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Francis University. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (541 degrees), 15.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $38,852, which is $15,668 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis University is $38,852, which is $15,668 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,883.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,852

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Saint Francis University was $38,852. The cost of tuition at Saint Francis University is $15,668 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$28,883

2021 Value

1.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Saint Francis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,883. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Saint Francis University grew by 1.74%.

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

$12,472

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Francis University was of $12,472 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1% between 2020 and 2021.

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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Saint Francis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.35% with respect to 2020, when 68% 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 2,063 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.35% annual growth. Out of those 2,063 applicants, 1,513 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,034 students enrolled at Saint Francis University in 2021. 89% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Francis University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,513

Accepted Out of 2,063

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Francis University was 73.3% (1,513 admissions from 2,063 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 59.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.35%, while admissions grew by 33.9%..

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

89%

Submission Percentage (2020)

293

Scores Submitted (2020)

89% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Francis University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Francis University had a total enrollment of 3,034 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,779 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,255. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% White, 4.85% Black or African American, 2.34% Asian, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.58% Hispanic or Latino, 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Saint Francis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Black or African American Male (5.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Francis University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,034 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Francis University is 1,779 and the part-time enrollment is 1,255. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Saint Francis University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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%

2021 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 (2021)

White
2,498 enrolled students
Black or African American
147 enrolled students
Asian
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Francis University is 82.3% White, 4.85% Black or African American, 2.34% Asian, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.58% Hispanic or Latino, 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 177 students (5.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 246 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 (541 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Francis University is Physician Assistant (100 degrees awarded), followed by Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (82 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (50 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (347 degrees awarded), Biology (32 degrees), and Business (145 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 (1,876,090 people), Registered nurses (1,535,562 people), Accountants & auditors (1,087,295 people), Other managers (865,777 people), and Physicians (541,348 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University in 2021 are Health (347 degrees awarded), Biology (32 degrees), Business (145 degrees), EDUCATION. (53 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Saint Francis University are Health (347 degrees awarded), Biology (32 degrees), Business (145 degrees), EDUCATION. (53 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,429,669 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,313,440 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (873,915 people), Computer Systems Design (576,624 people), and Banking & related activities (520,525 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 (2021)

Physician Assistant
100 degree-majors awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
82 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Saint Francis University was Physician Assistant with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Saint Francis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

465

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University, which is 0.471 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (465).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1 times approximately the same the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Francis University in Physician Assistant, which is 4.88 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% of students graduating from Saint Francis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Saint Francis University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 6.23% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
541 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Francis University is white (541 degrees awarded). There were 15.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

7.02% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
379 degrees awarded
White Male
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Francis University is white female (379 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (162 degrees).

Operations

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at nearly $64.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.5M (21%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Saint Francis University had a total salary expenditure of 63.3M. Saint Francis University employs 36 Associate professors, 32 Professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Francis University are Female Associate professor (24), Male Professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University are: Service, with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$64.3M

2021 Endowment

28.6%

growth from 2020

Saint Francis University has an endowment valued at about $64.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Francis University grew 28.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

$25.7M

2021 Salaries

0.223%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Saint Francis University paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($63.3M) and a 0.223% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.54M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2021, Saint Francis University paid a total of $8.54M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Associate professor with 36 employees, Professor with 32 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Francis University were Service with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Francis University was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 23 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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