Campus & Student Life at Saint Francis University

Home to about 2,279 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Francis is a small, private university located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Francis offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Francis can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Francis Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Francis University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Saint Francis Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Francis Disability Services.

Saint Francis for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Francis does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Francis Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Francis for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Francis University

Saint Francis offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Francis University

Saint Francis has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,279 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,484 (65.1%). Part-time attendance was 795 (34.9%).

Saint Francis University is Ranked #1,882 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Francis is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Saint Francis #1882 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Francis by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Francis Diversity Guide.

Saint Francis University Competes in the NCAA

Saint Francis has a total of 537 student athletes, 287 men and 250 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Francis University Athletics