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Tuition & Fees

Division of Professional Studies

Division of Professional Studies
2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

At Saint Francis University, we are committed to ensuring the highest quality education is both affordable and accessible. If you need any help navigating Financial Aid or Billing please reach out.


  • For questions on loans, scholarships, and grants, contact the Financial Aid Office at 814-472-3010 or finaid@francis.edu.
  • For questions on housing or meal plans, contact the Residence Life Office at 814-472-3029.
  • For billing questions, contact the Business Office at 814-472-2884 or at billing@francis.edu.

Tuition amounts are approved annually by the University's Board of Trustees. The tuition rate for the 2025-26 academic year is $485 per credit hour for undergraduate programs offered through the Division of Professional Studies.


Degree Programs 2025-26 Tuition

Lab, course, and contingent fees may apply.

Degree TypeCreditsTuition Per CreditTuition Per Program
Associate of Applied Science12*$485$5,820*
Associate of  Science60-63$485$29,100 - $30,555 
Bachelor of Science128$485$62,080 
Degree Completion (B.S.)30$485$14,550

*60  total credits with 48 of the credits applied from previous qualifying certification.


Other Fees

Technology Fee/semester$30  

Certificates (Skill-Builder)

Certificate TypeCreditsTuition Per CreditScholarship RateTuition Per Program
Accounting Fundamentals18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Business Administration18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Healthcare Management18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Human Resource Management18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Information Technology18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Management and Leadership18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500* 
Micro-Credential in Homebrewing7$485 $3,395
Brewing Certificiate15$485 $7,275

* Many of our students qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $250/credit.  Please ask for details.


Hybrid Program Fees

Aviation Maintenance Technician:

Please visit the AMT program page for additional information.

Aviation (Pilot Training):

Please visit the AVI (Pilot Training) program page for more information.

Patient Care Technician

Please visit the PCT program page for more information.