University News

Saint Francis University’s new Zero-Tuition Advantage makes a private, Catholic education accessible for qualifying Pennsylvania students. Starting in Fall 2026, families earning $65,000 or less can send their students to school tuition-free.

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

Saint Francis University continues to excel in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, securing the #55 position in the "Best Regional Universities"and #62 Best Value University in the North. This recognition places SFU among the top institutions in the region, acknowledging its dedication to high-quality education and student success.

Saint Francis University has once again been recognized in the Washington Monthly College Guide & Rankings, appearing in two categories: the 2025 Best Bang for the Buck: Northeast and the 2025 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax Dollars) Master’s University category.

A new work of sacred art now graces the halls of Saint Margaret Hall in the study area outside the Occupational Therapy suite. The contemplative triptych celebrates the life and legacy of St. Marianne Cope, a Franciscan sister whose compassion and courage continue to inspire.

The Office of Academic Affairs welcomes new faculty to the University.

Students, faculty, and staff gathered under blue skies to pray for wisdom, strength, and unity as Saint Francis University opened the 2025-2026 academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit on the Campus Mall.

The Red Flash Class of 2029 arrived yesterday! From near and far, our newest students and their families pulled into Loretto for New Student Orientation and Move-in, bringing with them fresh energy and big dreams.

Honoring a Modern Saint and Renewing Eucharistic Devotion on Campus Saint Francis University is proud to announce the renaming of the Agape Chapel to the Saint Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel, a sacred space dedicated to deepening devotion to the Eucharist through silent prayer and adoration. The formal dedication and blessing of the chapel will take place on September 7, 2025, the same day that Saint Carlo Acutis will be canonized in Rome by Pope Leo XIV. This change reflects a growing spiritual movement on campus. Students have expressed an increasing desire for Eucharistic Adoration. In

Saint Francis University has been reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, student success, and institutional stability. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2032-2033.