Saint Francis University Graduate Schools

Saint Francis University (referred to as Saint Francis) is a Private, 4 years school located in Loretto, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Saint Francis University is $21,940 in average. The school has 482 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,034 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Saint Francis University (referred to as Saint Francis) is a Private, 4 years school located in Loretto, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1939 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Saint Francis Directory Information
School NameSaint Francis University (Saint Francis)
Address117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto, PA 15940
Phone814-472-3000
Webhttps://www.francis.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.francis.edu/apply-now
Financial Infohttps://www.francis.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Saint Francis University is $21,940 in average. The school has 482 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,034 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 95 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 2 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$21,940
Student Population482
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs95 graduate programs
(2 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Saint Francis University is $21,940 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,072.
Saint Francis University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Saint Francis University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)2 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Saint Francis University is $21,940. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -2.58% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$25,000$550
2019-2020$25,000$500
2020-2021$25,000$500
2021-2022$21,920$600
2022-2023$21,290$650
The graduate school tuition & fees of Saint Francis is average compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Saint Francis University$21,940
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $19,452 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Saint Francis University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -0.94% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $19,452. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -0.80% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,290$3,000$12,290$6,000
2019-2020$12,948$3,000$12,948$6,000
2020-2021$13,084$3,000$13,084$6,000
2021-2022$13,608$3,000$13,608$6,000
2022-2023$13,452$3,000$13,452$6,000
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,072 at Saint Francis University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -2.55% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,090
2019-2020$1,100
2020-2021$1,100
2021-2022$1,100
2022-2023$1,072

Graduate Programs at Saint Francis

Saint Francis University offers 19 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 362 students have completed their study at Saint Francis University.
Offered Degrees at Saint Francis University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree132329
Doctor's degree - other2033
Post Bachelor's Degree300
Post Master's Degree100
Total192362
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Saint Francis University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Administration and Supervision (other) program with 0 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Physician Assistant program with 100 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 33 completers.
Saint Francis University offers 19 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 362 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 329 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 33 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Environmental Studies0-
Education [+] 19 completers-
Education19-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 234 completers-
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)82-
Physician Assistant100-
Public Health Education and Promotion8-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist40-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)4-
Business [+] 76 completers-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)50-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration26-
Total329
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 33 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist33-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Total33
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at Saint Francis

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 482 students enrolled into Saint Francis University graduate schools where it has total 3,034 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 278 full-time and 204 part-time graduate students. By gender, 141 male and 341 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total482141341
Full-time27879199
Part-tme20462142
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 358 White (74.27%), 29 Black/African American (6.02%), 23 Hispanic (4.77%), 9 Asian (1.87%), and 63 students with other races.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total482141341
American Indian/Native American000
Asian918
Black/African American29209
Hispanic23617
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander413
White35896262
Two More707
Un-Known521735
Non-resident Alien000
Saint Francis University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 253 graduate students (52.49% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 130 graduate students (26.97% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total482
Enrolled Online Exclusively253
Enrolled Some Online Courses130
Not in Online Courses99
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Saint Francis University. 220 students are aged 20 to 24 (45.64% of total students), 17 students are aged above 50 (3.53%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Saint Francis University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total482141341
Age 20-21615
Age 22-2421459155
Age 25-291083969
Age 30-34411031
Age 35-39391425
Age 40-49561541
Age 50-6417215
Age Un-Known110

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