Saint Francis University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even with test-optional admissions, SAT scores still show up for a meaningful share of Saint Francis applicants: 38% submit them. If your GPA is near the 3.69 average, aim toward the upper half of the 980–1230 SAT range to make your academic fit clearer.
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Saint Francis University facts and stats
Saint Francis University enrolls 2,567 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Saint Francis has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 1% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
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How do your scores compare at Saint Francis?
Key Saint Francis University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Saint Francis is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake; with the August 1 Regular Decision deadline, fall senior retakes will not arrive in time for Saint Francis.
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What you'll actually pay
At Saint Francis University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $56,400 before books, personal expenses, or travel. Financial aid can significantly reduce that price, with 49% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $38,702. The average merit award is $27,754, which can make the private college price more manageable. Graduates leave with average debt of $68,506.
⬡ LangSmith45228634-2d60-42dd-877c-76c80f7b854eStudent life at Saint Francis University
68% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 9% of men join fraternities, and 23% of women join sororities.
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