Franciscan University of Steubenville

FUS is a private 4-years university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It has a residential campus in a large town. There are 1,902 degree-seeking undergrads and 393 degree-seeing graduate students. 81% of applicants are admitted. They require SAT or ACT (ACT writing optional) and an application essay.

Founded in 1946; regionally accredited, it's located 40 miles from Pittsburgh. 104 full-time faculty; 101 part-time faculty. Class size: 48% <20, 44% 20 - 39, 7% 40 - 49, 2% 50 - 99. Special facilities: Replica of Portiuncula Chapel as rebuilt by St. Francis of Assisi in 1207 and Tomb of the Unborn Child.

Freshman class profile: 1,047 applied, 847 admitted, 400 enrolled.

Mid 50% test scores:
SAT verbal: 520 - 660
SAT math: 50 - 620
ACT: 21 - 27
Rank in top tenth: 28%
Rank in top quarter: 51%
Return as sophomores: 85%
Out-of-state: 79%
Live on campus: 83%
International: 1%


2005-2006 annual costs: Tuition/fees: $16,450 Room/board: $5,550. Books/supplies: $800. Personal expenses: $1,200.


Contact: E-mail: admissions@franciscan.edu

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Franciscan University of Steubenville