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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, FranU 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 Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, FranU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at FranU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

FranU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,938

Cost of attendance at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,938

Cost of attendance at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 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.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received on average $10,149 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.

$10,149
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 33% $4,511 $126,316
Other Federal Grant 37 43% $4,027 $148,990
State Grant/Scholarships 72 84% $5,260 $378,739
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 40 47% $6,091 $243,632
Total Grant & Scholarships 76 88% $10,149 $771,361

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 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 Missionaries of Our Lady University students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

38.7%

  • African American 57.1% 4 students
  • white 41.4% 24 students

Service Offerings

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training