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Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University, also known as SFU, is a four-year, coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts university located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in the year 1847. The main campus spreads across an area of 600 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
SFU’s campus hosts several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Saint Francis University's athletics department sponsors more than 20 men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams compete in the NCAA's Northeast Conference. Their official mascot is the Red Flash. Some notable alumni of the university are Charles M. Schwab, Industrialist; Maurice Stokes, Basketball player; and Teresa S. Polley, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Financial Accounting Foundation.
Campus Location117 Evergreen Dr The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 328 | 46 |
| Master | 245 | 7 |
| Doctorale | 17 | 1 |
| Associate | 4 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,125 in 2007-2008 (1,998 full-time equivalent).
About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class.
Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students and graduate students are 34%.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 24,840 |
| Room | $ 4,232 |
| Board | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Saint Francis University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Saint Francis University
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson University | Anderson, SC | 1,902 |
| 2 | Mount St Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | 2,157 |
| 3 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | 3,124 |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | 938 |
| 5 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | 2,294 |
| 6 | Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | 1,924 |
| 7 | Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | 2,098 |
| 8 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | 1,389 |
| 9 | Houghton College | Houghton, NY | 1,382 |
| 10 | William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | 1,329 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 73% Women 77% All 75%
SAT Test Scores:SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-570 Math 470-590
Housing and Meals
Saint Francis University provides on-campus housing for 1,095 of its 1,998 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Northeast Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 117 male students received the aid (men were 43% of those receiving aid) and 156 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 57% of students receiving such aid) .
Highlights
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Saint Francis University Highlights
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and business and management.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics:
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Student meal (board) plan.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Compensation And Benefits Specialists
- Elementary School Teachers
- Employment Specialists
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Loan Officers
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Medical Assistants
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Physical Therapists
- Sales Managers
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
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