At Saint Francis University, students grow into compassionate and successful professionals through a culture of Catholic faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. Saint Francis has earned a reputation for creating innovative learning experiences and being a place where students grow to become someone that God calls them to be.
Discovering a Path to Your Life’s Purpose
As the oldest Franciscan institution of higher learning in the United States, Saint Francis University creates innovative learning experiences where students will find career-directed studies with a focus on leadership and professional ethics, small class sizes with mentorship both on-campus and online, programs for every stage in your life-long academic journey, undergraduate, graduate, adult degree, and workforce training.
Whether you pursue your educational journey online or on-campus, part-time or full-time, the University will prepare you with the knowledge to succeed as an ethical leader within your profession.
Building Champions On and Off the Field of Play
Since 2016, Saint Francis University has won 16 conference championship titles across 23 NCAA Division I sports! Its student-athletes aren’t only successful in competition as 57 percent of its student-athletes achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher. In addition to success in and out of the classroom, the Saint Francis University athletic community is also great at giving back as they completed over 8,000 community service hours last year and are the four-time winners of their conference “Building Communities Award.”
Your Personalized Campus Life Experience
Your college experience at Saint Francis University will engage your mind, body, and spirit. Not only will you receive an exceptional education, but you'll also gain experiences and form friendships that will guide you to become the person you were always meant to be. Get involved at Saint Francis University in one of 65+ student-run clubs or organizations like campus ministry, club sports, Esports, Greek Life, marching band, theatre, and more and make Saint Francis University your home away from home!
Continuing A Legacy of Success
For Saint Francis University students, having a strong alumni network is important. The Saint Francis University Alumni Association promotes and strengthens lifelong relationships with the worldwide Saint Francis community through communication, event programming, and services. After graduating, it’s important that Saint Francis University students go on and utilize their educations in the professional world, and as of 2022, 99.5 percent of Saint Francis University alumni are employed in their field of study within nine months of graduating.