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Saint Francis University

Mission Statement:

Saint Francis University offers higher education to individuals of all faiths in an environment inspired by Catholic values as expressed through the Franciscan tradition. The University serves undergraduate and graduate students, as well as all learners interested in continuing their personal and professional education. Thus the University aims: to provide both broad intellectual development and career preparation; to develop the ability of students to communicate effectively; to integrate theory and practice; to enhance ethical judgment; to foster moral, spiritual, and social growth, and physical well-being; to promote opportunties to help people directly; to instill a love of lifelong learning and service to others; and, to recognize that higher education is a means by which individuals can improve the condition of the human family.

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Address:

Po Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940

www.francis.edu

Phone:

General: (814) 472-3000
Admissions: (814) 472-3100
Financial aid: (814) 472-3010

Degrees offered:

Accounting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Ecology
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
French Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
History Teacher Education
History, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Organizational Behavior Studies
Philosophy
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physician Assistant
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Administration
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature

Classification:

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest degree offered: Masters
Carnegie class: Masters Colleges and Universities I

These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines.

Enrollment Information:

Total enrollment:1847
Total undergraduate:1332
Total graduate:515
Total professional:0
 
Total full-time:1302
Full-time undergraduate:1163
Full-time graduate:139
Full-time professional:0
 
Total part-time:545
Part-time undergraduate:169
Part-time graduate:376
Part-time professional:0
 
Men total:705
Women total:1142
 
Nonresident alien: 10 (00.54%)
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1 (00.05%)
Asian or Pacific Islander: 13 (00.70%)
Black non-Hispanic: 93 (05.04%)
Hispanic: 18 (00.97%)
White non-Hispanic: 1575 (85.27%)
Race/ethnicity unknown: 137 (07.42%)