1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952
The purpose of Franciscan University is to further the higher education of men and women through programs of liberal, professional, and pre-professional studies leading to the conferral of the baccalaureate and master degrees in the arts and sciences.
It is the further purpose of the University, publicly identified as a Catholic and a Franciscan institution, to promote the moral, spiritual, and religious values of its students. The University is guided by the example and teaching of St. Francis of Assisi.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic institution located in Steubenville, Ohio, 40 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school (originally named the "College of Steubenville") was founded in 1946 by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. In 1974, Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, became president and began a series of major reforms to restore the school to its Catholic heritage. In 1985, the University changed its name from "College of Steubenville" to "Franciscan University of Steubenville".
The school offers five associate degree majors, thirty-five bachelor degree majors (eight preprofessional programs), and seven graduate degree programs. The University maintains a 15:1 student-faculty ratio.
Students need a minimum of 124 credits for graduation. The number of electives varies with each major program. The University operates on the American semester system. Three summer sessions also are available.
Franciscan University of Steubenville participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) and gives credit by examination in a number of subjects.
Associate degrees are awarded in accounting, business administration, child development, general studies, and theology.
Bachelor of Arts degrees are awarded in biology, catechetics (formerly known as religious education), chemistry, classics, communication arts (multimedia, journalism, and TV/radio), drama, economics, English (drama, British and American literature, Western and world literature, and writing), French, German, history, humanities and Catholic culture, legal studies, philosophy, political science, psychology,sacred music, sociology, Spanish, and theology.
Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded in accounting, anthropology, biology, business administration (international business, economics, finance, management, and marketing), computer information science, computer science, education (with twenty different licensure programs), mathematical science, mental health and human services, nursing, and social work.
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An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs
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Study the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and learn how to plan and design related human services in this program that includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues. See more Child Development Schools or Online Child Development School Degree Programs
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A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
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A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters. See more Religious/Sacred Music Schools
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) Baseball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) Track (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,180 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,800 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 380 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,084 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,325 | 27% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,462 | 78% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,262 | 81% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 81% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 52% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 640 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 51% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 30, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice on Franciscan University of Steubenville |
Question: Do you attend Franciscan University at Steubenville?If you attend Francsican University in Ohio, do you like it? I'm really considering going there, but I live in New York and I'm not sure if I want to go that far from home. Is it as good as they say it is?36 months ago
Best AnswerThis girl I knew from high school goes there. I haven't heard her brag about it when I talk to her...I seem to have more positive things to say about my state school than she does about hers. If you get it paid for, I would go there. If you have to take out a ton of loans, or pay it out of pocket, it's probably not worth it. It's not an AMAZING school. It's not a Duke, Harvard, Princeton, Vanderbilt. It's not ranked by US News Report (as far as I noticed...), but I guess if you want to go to a private religious university, it would be one of your better choices. |