About USF
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the University of Saint Francis is a private, Catholic university enrolling 2,000 students in majors ranging from the liberal arts, to the creative arts, to the health sciences. Small class sizes, personal attention, and the freedom to explore your options—a USF education has a lot to offer. Visit our beautiful campus and see for yourself how you can be a part of the University of Saint Francis.
History & Mission
The university engages a diverse community in leadership, scholarship, and service.
Employment Opportunities
We are looking for people to provide for the changing needs and expectations of our diverse community.
at a Glance
Founded:
1890 in Lafayette, Indiana. Moved to Fort Wayne in 1944.
Tradition:
We are a Catholic, Franciscan sponsored, coeducational, liberal arts university.
Enrollment:
Approximately 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students. The majority of students are from the midwest, although students from other regions of the U.S. and foreign countries attend as well.
Official Colors:
Royal Blue and White
Mascot:
Cougar
Institutional Accreditation
The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP, The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602)
Systems Portfolio
Academic Accreditation
Indiana State Board of Nursing, National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education, Indiana Department of Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Council on Social Work Education, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.