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Saint Francis University

#673 in US ranking Loretto, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$61,203
Tuition & fees
$44,600
Avg. aid
$32,212
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1050–1230
ACT range
21–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median salary
$46,360
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Saint Francis University?

Saint Francis University's reported four-year graduation rate is 70%, and its six-year rate is 74%. These figures describe defined cohorts of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students; they should not be read as graduation probabilities for every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 83%, meaning that most students in the measured entering cohort returned the following fall. Four- and six-year figures can reflect different entering cohorts and should not automatically be treated as two checkpoints for the same group. Program sequencing, transfer credits, and a student's enrollment pattern can also affect individual time to degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Saint Francis University?

College Scorecard program figures report earnings measured one year after completion for certain former students, not a salary promised to every graduate. Reported figures include $60,723 for registered nursing, $43,301 for accounting, and $38,218 for business administration and management.

These are program-level outcomes for the population captured by the federal measure; they are not the earnings of every person who studied those subjects. The measure's population, credential level, sample size, employment status, and geographic mix matter when interpreting it. Starting pay also varies by occupation, further education, experience, and location. Students comparing programs should weigh these figures alongside completion costs, licensing requirements, and the work they hope to do.

Saint Francis University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
74%
4-year graduation
70%
6-year graduation
74%

Saint Francis University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
83%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Saint Francis University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$46,360
4 years after graduation
$73,068
5 years after graduation
$68,006
7 years after graduation
$68,585
10 years after starting college
$69,383

Alumni Salary for Saint Francis University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$43,301

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$38,218

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$60,723

Saint Francis University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

11815133

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

415798

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

21930

Psychology

24327

Education

22022

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

16218

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

21517

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

9413

Engineering

4812

Physical Sciences

8210

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

10110111

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

242347

Education

9413

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

202

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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