Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Baton Rouge, LA that costs an average of $12,807 a year after financial aid, admits 99% of applicants and graduates 41% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,807
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$63,092

Private nonprofitMidsize city821 undergraduates

Cost of FranU

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,935
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,553
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$12,807

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,363
$30,001–48,000$229
$48,001–75,000$12,559
$75,001–110,000$12,967
$110,001+$22,464

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with FranU's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate99%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate41%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$61,292
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$63,092
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)6th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,375
Typical monthly loan payment$266 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans46%

Majors and programs at FranU

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing214$81,373$25,620
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions17$74,014—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations5——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions18——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences3——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs28——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Psychology11——
Theological and Ministerial Studies5——

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology5——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions12——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Psychology———
Religion/Religious Studies7——
Security Science and Technology5——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions27$64,825$20,878
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services28$45,743$20,000

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions57$118,034$154,481
Nutrition Sciences19$51,625—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Health and Medical Administrative Services21——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$254,012$154,805
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$73,845$127,000

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions75——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Public Health6——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryNew Orleans$16,399——
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport$25,05356%$59,034
Louisiana Christian UniversityPineville$20,26877%$49,573
Dillard UniversityNew Orleans$26,36342%$43,728
University of Holy CrossNew Orleans$8,70574%$53,531
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans$19,72269%$59,737
Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans$21,88893%$59,326
Bridges Christian CollegeNew Orleans$11,477——

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About FranU

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBaton Rouge, LA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates821
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitefranu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is FranU's acceptance rate?

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University admits 99% of applicants.

How much does FranU cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,935 a year (tuition and fees: $16,553). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,807 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,363.

How much do FranU graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $63,092 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($81,373 a year after graduation).

What is FranU's graduation rate?

41% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.