Saint Francis University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Loretto, PA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–620 reading and writing, 520–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
  • Average net price: $27,421 a year (2022–23)
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Saint Francis University GPA requirements

Saint Francis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Francis University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Francis University acceptance rate

Saint Francis University admitted 2,015 of 2,623 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Francis University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Loretto, Pennsylvania, with 2,567 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Francis University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530580620
SAT Math520560610
ACT Composite212527
ACT English202326
ACT Math192427
38% submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Francis University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1155 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Francis University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Francis University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Saint Francis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,421 a year at Saint Francis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Saint Francis University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Francis University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Saint Francis University?

A lot: Saint Francis University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Saint Francis University test optional?

Yes. Saint Francis University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.

How selective is Saint Francis University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Francis University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?

Saint Francis University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,015 of 2,623 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Francis University?

Saint Francis University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are Saint Francis University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Saint Francis University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–620 in reading and writing and 520–610 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What do students pay at Saint Francis University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,421 a year at Saint Francis University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Saint Francis University accept AP credit?

Yes. Saint Francis University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Saint Francis University if a parent went there?

Yes. Saint Francis University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Saint Francis University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Saint Francis UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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