Saint Francis University
Admissions
Leadership. Purpose. Impact. It all begins at SFU.
New for Fall 2026!
The Saint Francis University Zero Tuition Advantage
for Qualified Pennsylvania Residents
We believe that every student deserves the chance to follow their calling regardless of income. The Saint Francis University Zero-Tuition Advantage ensures that any remaining tuition balance is covered by SFU for qualified students after federal, state, and institutional aid (grants, scholarships, and loans) are applied.
Become that Someone at Saint Francis University
Discover an education that empowers you to create change that matters. Saint Francis University offers an education that doesn’t simply teach; here you will build character, passion, and grit. From NASA to neonatal units, our graduates apply their SFU values to transform their workplaces and the world.

Our Location
Saint Francis University's 600-acre campus in Loretto, Pennsylvania is in the heart of the great outdoors, yet the location provides an easy drive to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, D.C., and New York City.
Our Catholic Franciscan Mission
Saint Francis University is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country, and the oldest celebrating Franciscan values. Virtue, Truth, and Compassion are in our DNA, and we seek to attract students (like you) with a passion for shaping the world.
Get ready to make your mark. Explore your future at SFU!
Our enrollment advisors will guide you through every step of the admissions process to make your journey to Saint Francis as easy as possible.
At SFU, we offer an educational experience that will transform you into a leader who can make a positive impact. We'd love to talk to you about how our career-focused, character-building programs can help you move forward in every phase of your professional journey.
Discover your Path
Undergraduate Programs: 50+ career-focused majors and a vibrant campus life experience.
Professional Studies: Flexible online degrees and workforce development programs.
Graduate Programs: Business, Healthcare, and Education degrees and certificates to advance your career.
Education for Every Journey
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High school students have several opportunities to get a head start and earn college credits before they graduate. Our supportive environment makes SFU a great place to excel even before you grab that high school diploma.
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When you start at Saint Francis University as an undergraduate student, you receive a well-rounded education that focuses on mind, body and spirit. What are you waiting for? The time is now to connect with your future.
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Whether you’re furthering your career or getting ready to forge a new path, Saint Francis University offers dozens of choices to help you reach your goal—right from the comfort of your home. Enrollment in graduate studies is handled through individual academic departments.
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College is a journey, and sometimes, that journey calls for a new direction. Take advantage of our generous transfer credit process, transfer scholarships, complimentary evaluations, and an admissions team standing by to answer all your questions.
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Move your career forward or find a new path in business, technology, education, healthcare, social services and other key fields with an online degree or skill-building certificate through the Division of Professional Studies at Saint Francis University.
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SFU offers several hands-on, career-focused programs that lead to specialized certifications, including Aviation Maintenance Technician and Patient Care Technician Certificates.
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Our international students come from far and wide and go on to become physicians, teachers, journalists, engineers, accountants, chemists, and so much more. Our enrollment advisors are ready to help you find your place both here at Saint Francis University.
High school students have several opportunities to get a head start and earn college credits before they graduate. Our supportive environment makes SFU a great place to excel even before you grab that high school diploma.
When you start at Saint Francis University as an undergraduate student, you receive a well-rounded education that focuses on mind, body and spirit. What are you waiting for? The time is now to connect with your future.
Whether you’re furthering your career or getting ready to forge a new path, Saint Francis University offers dozens of choices to help you reach your goal—right from the comfort of your home. Enrollment in graduate studies is handled through individual academic departments.
College is a journey, and sometimes, that journey calls for a new direction. Take advantage of our generous transfer credit process, transfer scholarships, complimentary evaluations, and an admissions team standing by to answer all your questions.
Move your career forward or find a new path in business, technology, education, healthcare, social services and other key fields with an online degree or skill-building certificate through the Division of Professional Studies at Saint Francis University.
SFU offers several hands-on, career-focused programs that lead to specialized certifications, including Aviation Maintenance Technician and Patient Care Technician Certificates.
Our international students come from far and wide and go on to become physicians, teachers, journalists, engineers, accountants, chemists, and so much more. Our enrollment advisors are ready to help you find your place both here at Saint Francis University.