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Loretto, Pennsylvania

Saint Francis University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Saint Francis University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$41,720

Average net price after aid

$19,173

Total attendance cost

$57,515

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Saint Francis University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$41,720

Out-of-state tuition

$41,720

Average net price

$19,173

Attendance cost

$57,515

Saint Francis University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Saint Francis University.

Tuition

Per semester: $20,860

Annual: $41,720

Room and board

Per semester: $6,940

Annual: $13,880

Books and supplies

Per semester: $1,000

Annual: $2,000

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,500

Annual: $3,000

Attendance cost

Per semester: $28,758

Annual: $57,515

Saint Francis University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$166,880

Four-year attendance estimate

$230,060

Four-year average net price

$76,692

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Saint Francis University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $41,720 and out-of-state tuition is $41,720. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Saint Francis University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Saint Francis University reports $41,720 for out-of-state tuition and $41,720 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$13,880

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$13,880

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$2,000

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,000

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$57,515

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Saint Francis University pays approximately $19,173 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

76.89%

SAT Average

1,151

ACT Range

21-26

Saint Francis University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.89%. This means approximately 769 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,525 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

76.89%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$41,720

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$41,720

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$57,515

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$19,173

State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

17.84%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

40.27%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Saint Francis University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$41,720

Room and board

$13,880

Books and supplies

$2,000

Other expenses

$3,000

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$57,515

Average net price

$19,173

Average aid coverage

67%

$38,342 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Saint Francis University pays approximately $19,173 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Saint Francis University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.

Saint Francis University net price

$19,173

Pennsylvania average

$20,881

National average

$17,506

Saint Francis University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $41,720 and average net price at $19,173. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$41,720

Current net price

$19,173

Current out-of-state tuition $41,720
Current average net price $19,173

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

72.75%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$62,101

Undergraduates

1,525

10-Year Median Earnings - Saint Francis University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Saint Francis University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Saint Francis University?

Undergraduates

1,525

Completion rate

72.75%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

17.84%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

40.27%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 17.84% of Saint Francis University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 40.27% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

17.84%

Federal loan rate

40.27%

Students with any loan

93.37%

Average net price

$19,173

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Saint Francis University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Saint Francis University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$27,000

Median completer debt

$27,000

Median monthly payment

$286

Federal loan rate

40.27%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Saint Francis University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Saint Francis University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Saint Francis University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$60,051,414

Faculty salary field

$7,602

Tuition revenue per FTE

$15,852

Instructional spend per FTE

$10,405

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Saint Francis University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Saint Francis University is listed at 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA 15940. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Address

132 Franciscan Way
Loretto, PA 15940

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Saint Francis University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Saint Francis University
Accept. rate
76.89%
Tuition
$41,720
Net price
$19,173
10-yr earnings
$62,101
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$138,767
Carnegie Mellon University
Accept. rate
11.40%
Tuition
$63,829
Net price
$31,671
10-yr earnings
$114,862
University of Pennsylvania
Accept. rate
5.87%
Tuition
$66,104
Net price
$31,229
10-yr earnings
$111,371
Lehigh University
Accept. rate
29.26%
Tuition
$62,180
Net price
$33,549
10-yr earnings
$105,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Saint Francis University tuition?

Saint Francis University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,720. In-state tuition is $41,720. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Saint Francis University's average net price?

Saint Francis University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,173. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Saint Francis University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Saint Francis University.

What is Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?

Saint Francis University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.89%.

How much is Saint Francis University tuition?

Saint Francis University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,720.

What is Saint Francis University's average net price?

Saint Francis University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,173.

What does Saint Francis University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $13,256 for Saint Francis University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Saint Francis University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $62,101 for Saint Francis University.

Is Saint Francis University accredited?

Saint Francis University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Saint Francis University?

The local dataset lists 1,525 undergraduate students at Saint Francis University.

What percentage of Saint Francis University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Saint Francis University in the local dataset is 17.84%.

What is the federal loan rate at Saint Francis University?

The federal loan rate for Saint Francis University in the local dataset is 40.27%.

Where should I verify Saint Francis University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Saint Francis University or the latest official federal education data.