Saint Francis University
On a mountain between pines and lakes, among hammocks and trails, in labs and classrooms bursting with ideas, you will find that someone you are meant to be. Your journey to becoming that someone starts with Saint Francis University.
Find your home away from home in this spirited and safe campus community full of student activities, leadership opportunities, and spiritual programs. Visit our campus!
Our values run deep in our culture and attract students with a desire to become that someone who makes a difference in the lives of others.
Our Catholic-Franciscan mission is to help students become compassionate, caring, successful professionals.
We are home to one of the smallest NCAA Division-I programs in the nation with 23 athletic teams. Our athletes are known for academic excellence as well as sportsmanship - GO RED FLASH!Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateRuralSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Saint Francis University operates on a rolling admission basis for first-year and transfer students except for our 3+2 direct entry Master of Physician Assistant Science program (November 22 application deadline). First year students must submit official high school transcripts. All programs are test-optional, except Nursing and Physician Assistant Science. Transfer students (students who attended another college full-time) must submit official high school and college transcripts, a college clearance form, and standardized tests (unless they have graduated from high school 5 years or more).
Transfer
Transfer students (students who attended another college full-time) must submit official high school and college transcripts, and a college clearance form (standardized test scores for some programs). A transfer credit evaluation will be provided to applicants at no cost detailing all course equivalencies.
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Additional information
A Saint Francis University experience includes outstanding academic programs, full-time faculty dedicated to student success, and bonuses such as study abroad, research, internships, leadership, ministry, and service - all with a history of demonstrated outcomes. Your family’s investment in a Saint Francis education will continue to return value long after graduation day. 99% of our graduates are employed or continuing their studies in graduate school within 9 months of graduation...with 99% in their field of undergraduate study!
100% of incoming students receive scholarships or grants to SFU. Need-based and talent based scholarships are available to all students at www.francis.edu/Financial-Aid/.
100% of incoming students receive scholarships or grants to SFU. Need-based and talent based scholarships are available to all students at www.francis.edu/Financial-Aid/.
Visit us
A campus visit is the most important step in the college search process. Visit www.francis.edu/visit-us/ to see all the campus visit opportunities that students may choose. It is recommended that students tour campus, meet with a faculty member and speak with an admissions counselor.
Saint Francis University is a place where students will be supported so that they can become the person they were always meant to be intellectually, socially, spiritually, and professionally.