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About Franciscan University of Steubenville

franciscan catholic missionfaithful orthodox communitysmall private universityhealth sciences focus

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private university in Steubenville, OH, known for its franciscan catholic mission, faithful orthodox community, and small private university. With an acceptance rate of 67%, Franciscan University of Steubenville is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 663 students each year. Franciscan University of Steubenville is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Franciscan University of Steubenville offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,238 per year; the sticker price of $42,490 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Franciscan University of Steubenville acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
1210
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1320 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Essay Strategy
Franciscan University places its Catholic identity at the center of campus life, so use your essays to speak authentically about your faith, your relationship with the Church, or how your values have shaped your decisions. Admissions readers here genuinely want to understand your spiritual journey, not just your academic record.
Extracurriculars
Franciscan is well known for its student household system, which are intentional faith communities that are a major part of student life on campus. Research the households before you apply and mention in your application why this kind of community appeals to you, as it signals you understand what makes Franciscan distinctly different from other Catholic schools.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Franciscan University of Steubenville actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$19.7k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$18.6k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$20.3k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$20.7k
110k+~$42k/yr$25.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,527
Undergrad Enrollment
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