It's what you do next that counts.

Make a difference with your Saint Francis University education.

May 11 & 12

Commencement 2024

2 DAYS + 3 CEREMONIES = COUNTLESS MEMORIES

Undergraduate Admissions

Become that Someone at Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa. is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States.
Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of
Virtue, Truth, and Compassion.

Career-Directed Studies
Focused on Ethical Leadership

Our University has earned a reputation for creating innovative learning experiences and being a place where students grow to become that someone that God calls them to be. Saint Francis prepares students for more than just success in their chosen professions. Our vision is for our graduates to be leaders who carry their Franciscan values with them.

Academics

A Breadth of Offerings

Whether you pursue your educational journey online or on-campus, part-time or full-time, we will arm you with the knowledge to succeed as an ethical leader in your profession. Explore our broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and professional & continuing studies programs.

Academic Homes

Explore Campus Life: Become & Belong

Saint Francis isn't just near the great outdoors, it is the great outdoors. High in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, you'll find a home away from home in this vibrant and safe campus community full of student activities, leadership opportunities, and spiritual programs.

The best way to experience campus is to schedule a visit!

Undergraduate Admissions

Pay your Deposit

Make it official and hold your spot at SFU!

Admissions

Apply for Fall 2024

The application for Fall 2024 is open!

Visits & Tours

Come on up!

The best way to get to know us is to visit campus!

SFU’s Commitment to Inclusivity:

Creating a Welcoming Space for Jewish Students

Come On Up!

No matter where you are in your college search, our visit opportunities allow you to connect with us and to find out what life is like as a member of the Red Flash Family!

Our visit experiences offer you the chance to learn about admissions and financial aid, meet faculty and students, enjoy the beauty of our 600-acre campus, and find out how SFU will help you become that someone.

Schedule your Visit

Founded on Catholic Franciscan Values

In an age of complexity, the simplicity of the message of St. Francis of Assisi has more appeal than ever before:
Catholic Faith. Humility. Generosity. Reverence. Service. Respect. Prayer. Joy. Love.
These guiding principles of the Franciscans are the values we embrace at Saint Francis University.

Our Mission

As the oldest Franciscan institution of higher learning in the United States, Saint Francis University draws inspiration from our Catholic tradition and expresses the lived example of Saint Francis of Assisi in the modern world. Saint Francis University promotes an inclusive learning community and a lifelong path to virtue, truth, and compassion. Within a culture that seeks understanding through innovation and collaboration, we champion both the inherent dignity of the individual person and the common good.