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Summary
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,131, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Franciscan University of Steubenville's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 31. Its tuition and fees are $22,180 (2012-13).
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Ever mindful of the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan University of Steubenville takes to heart the divine call directing Francis to "rebuild my Church." Franciscan University fulfills this mandate by educating and forming men and women of hope to be a transforming presence in the Church and the world. Franciscan offers a dynamic Catholic curriculum integrating faith and reason, in an environment in which students, faculty, and staff seek ongoing personal conversion in the power of the Holy Spirit. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $39,701,036 |
Applying
When applying to Franciscan University of Steubenville, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 1. The application fee at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $20. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 76.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | May 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 15:1, and the school has 44.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville include: Theology/Theological Studies; Business Administration and Management, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Religious Education; and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85.0 percent.
Student Life
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,131, with a gender distribution of 38.7 percent male students and 61.3 percent female students. At this school, 74.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 26.0 percent of students live off campus. Franciscan University of Steubenville is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Franciscan University of Steubenville offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Franciscan University of Steubenville also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Franciscan University of Steubenville, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Franciscan University of Steubenville, 68.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,931.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $22,180 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,400 (2012-13) |
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