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University Profile:
Saint Francis University is a Catholic, coeducational liberal arts University sponsored by the Franciscans of the Third Order Regular. As a liberal arts institution, it is committed to transmitting the knowledge, culture, and values of the past, not as historical curiosities, but as vital factors in facing the realities of life in the 21st century. The University strives to confront students with the full force of the diverse developments taking place in all aspects of modern life, to draw on the experiences of their predecessors and to help students chart a realistic course for the future -- their own and that of society.
The seeds of what has become Saint Francis University were planted by six Franciscan friars from Ireland who founded a boys' academy in the mountain hamlet of Loretto, Pennsylvania, in 1847. Saint Francis University was soon given the power to grant degrees by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and was one of the first Catholic co-ed colleges in the nation.
An extensive building program was begun after World War II and continued through the 50's and 60's. Today the campus includes nine residence halls, a student union, classroom and administrative buildings, athletics center, dining hall, library and chapel -- all aesthetically located on the 600-acre campus. In 1976, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art was opened in the former gymnasium, Doyle Hall, and now offers extensive artistic opportunities for students and area residents. The nearby Mount Assisi Gardens, Lake Saint Francis, and Immergrün Golf Course further enhance the setting of Saint Francis University, making it an exceptional environment for living and learning.
Today, Saint Francis University is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of both laypeople and Franciscans. The President, chief executive officer of the University, receives input from faculty, administrators, and students in order to provide members of the University community the opportunity to participate in the University's development
Address and Location:
Main Campus:
Saint Francis University
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940-0600
Maps and Directions
Contact Information:
Main Campus:
Phone: (814) 472-3000 or (800) 457-6300 (toll free)
Email (Admissions): admissions@francis.edu
Website:www.francis.edu
Faculty/Staff Contact List
Enrollment: 2,210
Undergraduate: 1,612
Graduate: 598
Gender Undergraduate:
Female: 59.9%
Male 40.1%
Average Class Size: 22.2
First Year Retention Rate: 83.6%
Number of Full-time Faculty: 105
Number of Tenured Faculty: 45
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:6 to 1
Number of Alumni of Record: 15,488
Campus: 600 acres
Degrees Offered:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Business Administration
Master of Education
Master of Health Science
Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Medical Science
Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Physician Assistant Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Complete List of Majors
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for 2009-10 school year:
$25,554 for all programs
Graduate Tuition (2007-08):
All graduate programs: $765/credit hour
Room and Board:
$8,716 average
Graduation and Retention:
Average Graduation Rate: 61%
Athletics:
Saint Francis University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the University's 21 men's and women's sports teams compete at the Division I level. The University is also a member of the Northeast Conference. The University's nickname is the Red Flash.
Men's Sports:
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Women's Sports:
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Indoor Track & Field
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track & Field
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council on Social Work Education
- International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Pennsylvania State Department of Education for approved programs in Teacher Education
Institutional Memberships:
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
- American Association for Higher Education
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- American University of Sports Medicine
- American Council on Education
- American Counseling Association
- American Library Association
- Association for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
- Association of University and University Housing Officers -- International
- Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
- Association of Physical Plant Administrators
- University and University Personnel Association
- Commission for Independent Colleges and Universities
- commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Council on Undergraduate Education
- Council on Social Work Education
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- National Association of University and University Business Offices
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- National Collegiate Honors Council
- National League for Nursing -- Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs
- Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities
- Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools
- Pennsylvania Association of Secondary School and University Admissions Counselors
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing School Association
- Pennsylvania Library Association
- Society for University and University Planning
- The University Board
- The Foundation Center
- Western Pennsylvania Higher Education Council
Special Programs and Services:
- Dorothy Day Center
- Summer Day Camp
- Upward Bound