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Summary
University of St. Francis is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, its setting is city, and the campus size is 118 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of St. Francis's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 80. Its tuition and fees are $23,100 (2011-12).
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The University of Saint Francis facilitates learning, personal growth and professional development in an environment permeated by Franciscan values. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, the university is a Catholic institution of higher education in the liberal arts tradition, and strives to be a place where all are challenged to aspire to the highest ideals, both personally and academically. Students are encouraged to respect the rights, dignity and feelings of all community members. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1890 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to University of St. Francis, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of St. Francis is $20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 54.7% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of St. Francis is 15:1, and the school has 50.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of St. Francis include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; Biological and Physical Sciences; Commercial and Advertising Art; and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.0 percent.
Student Life
University of St. Francis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, with a gender distribution of 31.4 percent male students and 68.6 percent female students. At this school, 20.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 80.0 percent of students live off campus. University of St. Francis is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,343 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
University of St. Francis offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. University of St. Francis 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, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of St. Francis, 99 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of St. Francis.
| Students who have cars on campus | 99% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $23,100 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,586 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
