Franciscan University of Steubenville

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,720

2021 Average Net Price

$19,542

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.872%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

2,257 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,415

72.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.7%

304 Graduates

About

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Theological Studies (97 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, 815 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (634 degrees), 7.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $29,720, which is $6,536 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $29,720, which is $6,536 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,542.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Franciscan University of Steubenville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,720

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville was $29,720. The cost of tuition at Franciscan University of Steubenville is $6,536 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,542

2021 Value

22.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Franciscan University of Steubenville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,542. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Franciscan University of Steubenville grew by 22.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,135

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Franciscan University of Steubenville was of $7,135 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.35% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Franciscan University of Steubenville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.32% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.872%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Franciscan University of Steubenville was 0.872%, which represents 6 out of the 688 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Franciscan University of Steubenville received 2,257 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.82% annual growth. Out of those 2,257 applicants, 1,545 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,415 students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an overall enrollment yield of 38.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,545

Accepted Out of 2,257

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville was 68.5% (1,545 admissions from 2,257 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.82%, while admissions grew by 2.05%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

162

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Franciscan University of Steubenville had a total enrollment of 3,415 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 2,477 students and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 72.5% of students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Franciscan University of Steubenville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.996% Black or African American, 0.439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.41% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.3%), followed by White Male (31.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,415 students. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 2,477 and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 72.5% of students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Franciscan University of Steubenville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Franciscan University of Steubenville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,488 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
576 enrolled students
Asian
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Franciscan University of Steubenville is 72.9% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.996% Black or African American, 0.439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.41% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (0.673%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 149 more women than men received degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white (634 degrees awarded). There were 7.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Franciscan University of Steubenville is Theological Studies (97 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (57 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Franciscan University of Steubenville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (268 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (42 degrees), and History (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Elementary & middle school teachers (216,559 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (178,062 people), Other managers (169,826 people), Postsecondary teachers (156,672 people), and Clergy (130,686 people).

The most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (268 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (42 degrees), History (24 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), and Psychology (63 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (268 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (42 degrees), History (24 degrees), Math & Statistics (18 degrees), and Psychology (63 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Elementary & secondary schools (582,793 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (332,832 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (223,747 people), Computer Systems Design (160,003 people), and Outpatient care centers (152,142 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Most Common (2021)

Theological Studies
97 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Franciscan University of Steubenville was Theological Studies with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 333 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville, which is 0.691 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (482).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Franciscan University of Steubenville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Theological Studies, which is 0.653 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Theological Studies, which is 1.53 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% of students graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (81.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Franciscan University of Steubenville is Male and Hispanic or Latino (81.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.63% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
634 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
87 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white (634 degrees awarded). There were 7.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

2.09% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
372 degrees awarded
White Male
262 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Franciscan University of Steubenville is white female (372 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (262 degrees).

Operations

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an endowment valued at nearly $84.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.2M (35.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Franciscan University of Steubenville had a total salary expenditure of 72.8M. Franciscan University of Steubenville employs 61 Professors, 31 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Franciscan University of Steubenville are Male Professor (49), Male Associate professor (22), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Endowment

$84.5M

2021 Endowment

27.4%

growth from 2020

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an endowment valued at about $84.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Franciscan University of Steubenville grew 27.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Franciscan University of Steubenville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.4M

2021 Salaries

2.22%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Franciscan University of Steubenville paid a median of $30.4M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($72.8M) and a 2.22% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.67M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2021, Franciscan University of Steubenville paid a total of $9.67M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Professor with 61 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville was Male Professor with 49 employees, Male Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Franciscan University of Steubenville.