Franciscan University of Steubenville (Franciscan)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Steubenville, OH that costs an average of $24,629 a year after financial aid, admits 58% of applicants and graduates 76% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$24,629
Acceptance rate
58%
Graduation rate
76%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,660

Private nonprofitSmall city2,901 undergraduates

Cost of Franciscan

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,845
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,900
Housing and food (on campus)$10,800
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$24,629

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,725
$30,001–48,000$21,906
$48,001–75,000$18,185
$75,001–110,000$21,429
$110,001+$27,281

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate58%
Average SAT1,220
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)590–700
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)520–650
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)22–29
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate76%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,660
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,660
Rank in Ohio (earnings)49th of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,250
Typical monthly loan payment$276 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants30%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at Franciscan

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

Bachelor's degree programs (34)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing80$74,926$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations73$49,536$23,119
Marketing56$46,431$27,000
History33$37,832—
Religious Education43$37,587$23,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67$36,623$25,000
Psychology95$35,077$21,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies208$33,568$23,250
Communication and Media Studies60$32,174$25,965
Social Work29$31,259—
Philosophy78$28,723$21,500
Biology44$28,698—
Accounting and Related Services35—$24,375
Anthropology6——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology10——
Chemistry4——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12——
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer Engineering3——
Computer Science25——
Criminal Justice and Corrections13——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6——
Economics7——
English Language and Literature56—$22,000
Finance and Financial Management Services31——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services25——
International Business9——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities13——
Mathematics26——
Political Science and Government20——
Religious Music and Worship6——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——
Sociology4——

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services2——
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Engineering———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities47—$25,000
Natural Sciences14——
Philosophy5——
Theological and Ministerial Studies42——

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing36$105,898$41,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations65$70,776—
Theological and Ministerial Studies178$45,095$27,391
Religious Education65$43,077—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology56$41,306$44,755
Education33——
Educational Administration and Supervision23——
Philosophy9——
Religion/Religious Studies64——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Oberlin CollegeOberlin$41,98734%$60,877
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Ohio Northern UniversityAda$23,96974%$82,743
Denison UniversityGranville$40,16317%$73,151
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights$27,16781%$74,509
The University of FindlayFindlay$26,40683%$63,283
Ashland UniversityAshland$23,67876%$56,321
Otterbein UniversityWesterville$20,18985%$59,196

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About Franciscan

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSteubenville, OH
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,901
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitefranciscan.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Franciscan's acceptance rate?

Franciscan University of Steubenville admits 58% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,220 on the SAT.

How much does Franciscan cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,845 a year (tuition and fees: $35,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,629 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,725.

How much do Franciscan graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,660 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 49th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,926 a year after graduation).

What is Franciscan's graduation rate?

76% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.