Saint Francis University is a small, private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania, known for its Franciscan values, close‑knit campus, and strong programs in nursing, biology, business, and the liberal arts on a 600‑acre wooded site in the Alleghenies. Students often rave about the friendly, small‑college feel, tight teacher‑student relationships, active campus life with clubs and Division I athletics, and the easy access to both quiet outdoors and part‑time city work (about an hour from Pittsburgh).
Common Majors
nursing, biology, business administration, psychology, criminal justice
"I love Saint Francis’s small‑town, mountain‑campus vibe, how easy it is to get close with professors and classmates while still having plenty of events and sports culture, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the rural isolation, limited nightlife, and how the long Pennsylvania winters can make campus feel a bit quiet were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there."
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$41,720
Conference
Northeast Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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