Who We Are
The University of Saint Francis is a Roman Catholic university, rooted in the traditions of faith and reason. Located in Fort Wayne, Ind., we strive to be a place where all are challenged to aspire to the highest ideals, personally and academically. Students are encouraged to respect the rights, dignity and feelings of all community members.
Fast Facts
- Enrollment —2,340 students in over 70 academic programs
- Average Class Size—17
- Student/Faculty Ratio—13/1
- Faculty—Every class is taught by a professor—there are no teaching assistants.
- Financial Aid—One hundred percent of our first-time, full-time students receive financial aid.
- Undergraduate Programs—We have 70 academic programs in five schools of study.
- Tuition—Current undergraduate tuition is $31,616, one of the lowest tuition rates of private universities in Indiana.
Quality Academics
The University of Saint Francis facilitates learning, personal growth and professional development in an environment permeated by Franciscan values. These values emphasize respect for others, the planet, peace, community and service. We have strong faculty who are committed to helping your student achieve academic and professional success. We have over 70 academic program from which our students can choose. We also have a program called Academic Exploration for our students who just haven’t decided what they want to study.
Campus Security
Our consistently excellent safety record is achieved by full-time security with 24-hour patrols, every day of the year. Residence halls are monitored by adult hall directors, and only accessible with official university ID.
Investing in an Education
We want every family to have access to quality education. One hundred percent of our first-year students receive some kind of financial assistance. You can use our aid calculators to see what aid your family might receive. The Academic Scholarship Calculator and Net Price Calculator are available on our Office of Financial Aid website.
Well-Rounded Education
Students can be involved in over 35 clubs and 20 inter-collegiate athletic teams on campus. These activities help students make friends and be successful. Participation in student activities supplements our students’ education through teamwork and leadership. We provide clubs that support professional growth (think Accounting Club for accounting majors) and “for-fun” clubs that support personal development.


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