Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University

On a mountain between pines and lakes, among hammocks and trails, in labs and classrooms bursting with ideas, you will find that someone you are meant to be. Your journey to becoming that someone starts with Saint Francis University.

Find your home away from home in this spirited and safe campus community full of student activities, leadership opportunities, and spiritual programs. Visit our campus!

Academic Programs

  • Animal Assisted Health & Education
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fermentation Chemistry
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Marine Biology
  • Music
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Saint Francis University operates on a rolling admission basis for first-year and transfer students except for our 3+2 direct entry Master of Physician Assistant Science program (November 22 application deadline). First year students must submit official high school transcripts.  All programs are test-optional, except Nursing and Physician Assistant Science. Transfer students (students who attended another college full-time) must submit official high school and college transcripts, a college clearance form, and standardized tests (unless they have graduated from high school 5 years or more).

Transfer

Transfer students (students who attended another college full-time) must submit official high school and college transcripts, and a college clearance form (standardized test scores for some programs). A transfer credit evaluation will be provided to applicants at no cost detailing all course equivalencies.

Additional Information

A Saint Francis University experience includes outstanding academic programs, full-time faculty dedicated to student success, and bonuses such as study abroad, research, internships, leadership, ministry, and service - all with a history of demonstrated outcomes.  Your family’s investment in a Saint Francis education will continue to return value long after graduation day.  99% of our graduates are employed or continuing their studies in graduate school within 9 months of graduation...with 99% in their field of undergraduate study!

100% of incoming students receive scholarships or grants to SFU.  Need-based and talent based scholarships are available to all students at www.francis.edu/Financial-Aid/.

Visit us

A campus visit is the most important step in the college search process. Visit www.francis.edu/visit-us/ to see all the campus visit opportunities that students may choose. It is recommended that students tour campus, meet with a faculty member and speak with an admissions counselor.

Saint Francis University is a place where students will be supported so that they can become the person they were always meant to be intellectually, socially, spiritually, and professionally.

Bobby Anderson, Director of Admission, Admissions
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

132 Franciscan Way, PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940, United States of America

Phone number

814-472-3100

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic