About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sara Papcun
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940
Loretto, PA 15940
Phone
8144723000
Email
admissions@francis.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
DiSepio Institute
JFK Student Center
Immaculate Conception Chapel
Stokes Athletics Facility
Mt. Assisi Gardens
JFK Student Center
Immaculate Conception Chapel
Stokes Athletics Facility
Mt. Assisi Gardens
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Altoona Curve
Blue Knob Ski Resort
Johnstown Flood national Memorial
Horseshoe Curve
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Blue Knob Ski Resort
Johnstown Flood national Memorial
Horseshoe Curve
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
no Friday or Saturday
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Altoona-Blair County airport
Johnstown airports
Amtrak
Driving Instructions to Campus
90 miles east Of Pittsburgh off 22
Ebensburg/Loretto exit
Follow signs to SFU
Off I-80, 220 South to 22 West
Cressson Summit Exit, right off exit follow SFU signs
PA turnpike to Bedford, 220 North, 22 West to Cresson Summit Exit, turn right off exit follow signs to SFU
Local Accommodations
Comfort Inn - Ebensburg
Hampton Inn - Altoona
Comfort Inn - Altoona
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,179
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average HS GPA: 3.70
GPA Breakdown
33%
4.0
24%
3.75 - 3.99
5%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 630
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
980 - 1120
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Flexible
Deadlines
Regular — July 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
207
with Terminal Degree
62
114
Women
93
Men
10
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
68%
Graduate in 5 years
72%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Animal Training.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Dr. Sue Morra
Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Marine Biology, Biology
Dr. John Trimble
Professor of Biology, Biology
Michael Arnall
Professor of Physcial Therapy, Physical Therapy
Prominent Alumni
Thomas Meredith
Former CEO of Dell Inc.
J. Randall MacDonald
Senior VP of Human Resources, IBM Worldwide
John S. Connors
Principal, Delaware Investment Advisors
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
68%
Graduate in 5 years
72%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,666
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,897
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,896
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
82%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$39,860
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,900
Required Fees
$1,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,500
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,450
Foreign Countries Represented
25
Demographics
2.19%
Asian
6.65%
Black
1.10%
Hispanic
80.19%
Caucasian
5.42%
Unknown
61% female
39% male
22% are out of state
58% are full time
42% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
68%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
86%
Campus Environment
Rural
85/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Special Needs Admissions
Director
April L Fry
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
95
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
10
9% join a fraternity
23% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
22% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Red Flash)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Red Flash)
15 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Health
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sustainability
75/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Buy out fee varies at end of each year.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
