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Franciscan University of Steubenville

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,621
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Steubenville, Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Franciscan University of Steubenville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,180

Cost of attendance at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,180

Cost of attendance at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Franciscan University of Steubenville received on average $21,703 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,703
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 122 21% $4,373 $533,461
Other Federal Grant 124 21% $4,340 $538,213
State Grant/Scholarships 26 4% $2,335 $60,702
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 556 95% $21,289 $11,836,628
Total Grant & Scholarships 573 98% $21,703 $12,435,543

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 74.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.6%.

74.8%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 50.0% 2 students
  • white 74.9% 284 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 81.8% 36 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 53.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Presidents' Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Presidents' Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Franciscan University of Steubenville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Franciscan University of Steubenville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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