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ADMISSIONS

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

At Saint Francis University, we are committed to ensuring the highest quality education is both affordable and accessible.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Annual tuition amounts are approved by the University's Board of Trustees.

Tuition Rates for 2025-2026

Financial Assistance

We know you have lots of questions about this investment in your future. Don't worry, we're here to help! Our Financial Assistance team is here to walk you through the process.

Undergraduate Tuition for 2025-2026 Academic Year 

The tuition rate for the 2025-26 academic year is $44,600 for a full-time, traditional undergraduate student. 

Undergraduate Cost Summary

estimated based on two semesters (fall/spring) of full-time study (12-18 credits each semester)

all credits over the flat rate maximum of 18 credits  are an additional $1,395 per credit 

 

Annual TotalsResidentsCommuters
Tuition Flat Rate (12-18 credits per semester)$44,600$44,600
Room (2024-2025 Double Occupancy)$6,450n/a
Meal Plan (Premium option )$7,350optional
Lab/Course Feeslab feeslab fees

Student Health Insurance

(must be waived by student) See policy

$3,467$3,467
 Vehicle Registration$165 $140
All University Fee (per semester)**$550$550

**University Fee includes technology fee, health service fee, software access, printing

Summer/Winter Tuition

Health Science Students (PA, PT, OT): $1,342 per credit (summer 2025)

Health Science Students (PA, PT, OT): $1,395 per credit (summer 2026)

All other undergraduate students: $485 per credit

Part-time Undergraduate Rate

Undergraduate students registered for fewer than 12 credits:  $1,342 per credit

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Undergraduate Fees Break Down

Other Fees

Fee NameAmountDetails
Audit Fee$697 
Lab & Course Fees varies by courseSee Fees
Late Check-In Fee$150 
Official Transcript$30 
Special Exam Fee$40 
ID Replacement$20 
Laptop Purchase$1,475 

Lab & Course Fees*  
 *Lab Fees – consumables for lab project
 *Course Fees – computers, software
 *Music Fees – private lessons, equipment, supplies
 *Health Science 4th – 6th year fees - testing, software, clinic site visits/fees, and administrative fees

 
American Sign Language
ASL 112/201/202/203/250/312$50
ASL305$265
Art
ART 111$40
ART113$100
Aviation
Private Pilot Certificate: AVI 111, AVI 112$8,143
Instrument Rating: AVI 211, AVI 212$8,143
Commercial Pilot Certificate: AVI 301, AVI 302$14,168
Multi Engine Rating AVI303$4,696
Flight Instructor (CFI) w/instrument (CFII) AVI304$6,426
Multi Engine Instructor AVI305$7,516

 

Biology
Biology 203$65
Biology 110, 111, 204, 205, 206, 208, 211, 218, 307, 320, 405,406$175
Biology 214,301,302,401$210
Biology 430$245
Biology 312, MS471, MS491$175
 
Chemistry
Chemistry (all courses with a lab)$215
 
BioChem
BioChemistry BIO405, CHEM405, BCHM405, BCHM408, BCHM302$185

Communications
Communications 301,305,435$210
Communications 220,308$180
 
Education
Education 429,430,431,432$75
Education 450,451$240

 

 

Engineering
Engineering 101,102, 201, 202, 498$135
Engineering 301,315,325, 335, 415, 427, 435$235

 

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering 311,411,413, 414, 421-24,499$135
Environmental Engineering 321,322,415$235
 
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology 305,330,400$165
Fermentation
FERM 295, 301, 401$165
FERM 207, 302, 303, 402, 403$165
 
Geology
Geology 205$125
 
Marine Science
Marine Science 101$365
Marine Science 102,103$260
Marine Science 104$420
Marine Science 105$105
Marine Science 106$210
Marine Science 109, 111, 125$130
Marine Science 113-121, 123, 124$182
Marine Science 122$156
Marine Science 201-202$1,550
Marine Science Certificate 101$260
Marine Science Certificate 102$156
Marine Science Certificate 103$182
Marine Science Certificate 105$90
Marine Science Certificate 106$165
Marine Science Certificate 109, 111$80
Marine Science Certificate 113-121, 123, 124$130
Marine Science Certificate 122$105
Marine Science Certificate 125$55
Marine Science Certificate 201-202$990
 
Music Lessons
Music Lesson Fee MUS 131,141,151,161$210
Music Lesson Fee MUS 132,142,152,162$420
 
Nursing
Nursing 200$280
Nursing 220$280
Nursing 221$765
Nursing 222$375
Nursing 300,301,302,303$375
Nursing 401,402,404,405,415$415

 

Physics
all Physics courses with/lab$86

 

Physical Therapy
all PT courses with/lab)
$160
 
Psychology
Psychology 302,303$60
Psychology 314$65
Psychology 415$140

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Housing and Dining Options

On-Campus Housing

Room Type (Per Semester)All other residence hallsChristian Hall
Single$4,655$5,575
Double$3,225$3,625
Triple$2,895$3,200
Suites$4,115$4,600

 

Off-Campus Housing

Includes Honors House, Pine View Townhouses, East Gate Apartments, Spaulding Cottage, Theme Housing, and Non-Owned Housing)$4,600
Graduate Housing (175 Saint Joes)$3,630

Meal Plan Options

  • Key Points

     

    • All resident students are required to have a meal plan.
    • Purchase plans through the Office of Residence Life located in Padua 239, phone 814-472-3029.
    • All Flex Bonus Dollars and Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester.

     

    The higher the purchase price, the greater the value!

     

    • Choose a plan that suits your needs. Details are tabs are below.
    • Once purchased "meal swipe/dining dollars" are deposited on the student's ID card, which works similar to a debit card. No need to carry cash or find an ATM.
    • The Dining Dollars can be used at Torvian Dining Hall or any of our retail facilities including Frankie's, Padua Express or Adamucci Café.
    • The Dining Dollars are non-refundable and expire at the end of each semester.

  • Unlimited Plan Includes:

    This plan does not offer a meal equivalency option (meal swipe cannot be used anywhere other than Torvian)

     

    • ​​​Unlimited meals at Torvian
    • $300 Flex Dollars
    • 8 Guest meals

  • Premium Plan includes:

    • 275 Meal Swipes
    • $100 Flex Dollars
    • 8 Guest meals
    • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)

  • Standard Plan Includes:

    • 215 Meal Swipes
    • $225 Flex Dollars
    • 5 Guest meals
    • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)

  • Value Plan includes:

    • 100 Meal Swipes
    • $375 Flex Dollars
    • No Guest meals
    • $6.25 Meal Equivalency (meal swipe can be used at Frankie’s)

  • Plans tailored for commuters:

     

    • $750 Plan = includes $825 Flex
    • $500 Plan = includes $550 Flex
    • $300 Plan = includes $330 Flex