Saint Francis University Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
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Mission & community
Catholic
Affiliated with the Catholic Church.
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Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
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Did you know? Saint Francis University
- 76.8%Saint Francis University admitted 1,513 of 2,063 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 26.3%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 398 of 1,513.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $28,219average net price after grants for aided students, against $45,700 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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