
The Saint Francis Cougars compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university participates in the Crossroads League for many sports, while football has competed in the Mid-States Football Association. Prospective athletes should confirm the current conference and roster for their sport because affiliations and offerings can change.
Varsity offerings include representative sports such as basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross-country and track and field. A varsity team, a recreational activity and an informal student game are different commitments: team participation generally involves selection, practices and travel. Students interested chiefly in exercise or casual play should ask separately about current recreation and fitness options.
Saint Francis students can pursue involvement through academic interests, service, faith-related activities, the arts and student-led campus programming. The best measure of what is available to a new student is the university's current recognized-organization directory or activities fair, since clubs can become active or inactive from year to year.
Students who want a specific experience - such as a professional society tied to their major, a performance group or a service project - should check its meeting schedule and membership rules rather than assume that a listed interest has an active chapter. That distinction matters at a smaller university, where a group's opportunities may depend on its current student leadership.
Saint Francis enrolled 1,763 students in the reported institutional count. Its entering population included 414 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 147 transfer-in students, so new students arrive through more than one pathway.
The student body is predominantly from Indiana: approximately 87% were state residents, compared with 8% from other U.S. states and 4% from other countries in the reported geographic breakdown. Percentages may not total exactly 100 because of rounding or reporting categories. These figures suggest a strong regional enrollment base, but they do not describe every student's background or experience.
Everyday life at Saint Francis combines a relatively small university enrollment with residential, commuter and program-specific experiences. Classes, clinical or field placements, arts activities, service and athletics may shape students' schedules in different ways.
New students should look closely at orientation and first-year support, especially if they are transferring credits or commuting. The practical question is not simply whether an activity exists, but whether its meeting times fit around classes, work and transportation. Academic advising is particularly important in majors with tightly sequenced courses.
Saint Francis students should use the university's academic library services for research materials, study space and help locating credible sources. A library is more than its physical collection: access to databases, electronic journals and research assistance can matter substantially for assignments and clinical or professional coursework.
Students who expect to study remotely or conduct substantial research should check current library hours, off-campus database access, borrowing rules and interlibrary-loan options. They should also ask what equipment and accessible study resources are available for their particular needs.
Total enrollment
1763Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
411Total staff
124 full time, 115 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 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.