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St. Francis University

Work PO Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940
Work(814) 472-3100
Web site: http://www.francis.edu/
  • 65Rank
  • 41Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (North)

Overview : St. Francis University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1847
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 1,597
Setting rural
Endowment: $25,320,243
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 7/30
Application fee: $30
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 85.4 %
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $24,840
Mission  
School mission Saint Francis University founded in 1847, is the oldest Franciscan college and one of the first Catholic colleges established in the United States. Saint Francis University offers higher education to individuals of all faiths through its 25 undergraduate and 7 graduate majors, in an environment inspired by Catholic values as expressed through the Franciscan tradition. All programs foster an understanding of ethical issues; promote respect for diversity of people; develop communication, mathematical, critical thinking and computer-based skills; offer a broad range of knowledge, providing an effective counterpoint to the majors, and provide a coordinated set of courses and experiences to meet the special needs of all students.

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