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#9 Best colleges for social work in PennsylvaniaSaint Francis University
Loretto, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $23,526 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- October Open HouseOctober 31, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. · On campusCome explore our beautiful, mountaintop campus!More about October Open HouseAdd to calendar
- Veterans Day VisitNovember 11, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. · On campusMore about Veterans Day VisitAdd to calendar
- November Open HouseNovember 14, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. · On campusMore about November Open HouseAdd to calendar
- Aviation Open House & Career Fairs (Johnstown)April 10, 2027 · 9 a.m.–noon · Aviation Education Center, JohnstownMore about Aviation Open House & Career Fairs (Johnstown)Add to calendar
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#158 of 1,046
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#289 of 1,829
- Best colleges for social work in America#120 of 605
- Best colleges for accounting in America#252 of 1,132
- Best colleges for nursing in America#239 of 1,068
- Best colleges for business in America#370 of 1,563
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In Pennsylvania
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,155 · ACT 24
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,246
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $59,815 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 40% · Women 60% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 26% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 26% |
| Total students | 2,835 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $23,526 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $59,815 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 74% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 63% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 76% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,101 |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Average SAT | 1155 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530–620 |
| SAT math | 520–610 |
| ACT composite | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Allied health | |
| Finance | |
| Nursing | |
| Rehabilitation and therapy | |
| Accounting | |
| Pre-health | |
| Psychology | |
| Business administration | |
| Marketing | |
| Behavioral Sciences |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Data Analytics, Engineering (general), English, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Ethnic and gender studies, Food Science and Technology, History, Human resources, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, International relations, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical engineering, Natural resources and conservation, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Other philosophy and religious studies, Petroleum Engineering, Philosophy, Physiology and pathology, Political science, Public administration, Public health, Religious studies, Secondary education, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Teacher education.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology | |
| Education |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 9% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 6% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,500 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Northeast Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $28,705Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 53% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST)About 17 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 1,4202020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PittsburghAbout 70 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 24°F1991–2020 normal, from EBENSBURG SEWAGE PLT, PA US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 68°F1991–2020 normal, from EBENSBURG SEWAGE PLT, PA US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.17 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.67 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Saint Francis University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 27% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Saint Francis University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $23,526 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University admitted 77% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Saint Francis University’s graduates do?
- 74% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,101; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 215743
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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