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Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University
117 Evergreen Drive, PO Box 600
Loretto, PA 15940-0600

Official telephone: (814) 472-3000
Fax number: (814) 472-3044
Website: https://www.francis.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 85%
Student:Faculty ratio: 15:1
Total faculty: 111 men, 129 women
Full-time faculty: 53 men, 64 women
Part-time faculty: 58 men, 65 women
Graduation rate: 77% within six years

Saint Francis University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Religious Education
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Agriculture, General
  • Animal Training
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Software Technology/Technician
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Food Science and Technology, Other
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • French Language Teacher Education
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • General Studies
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Molecular Biology
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Women's Studies
Diplomas

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Doctorates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Oncology and Cancer Biology
  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
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