Academic Program Accreditation

Associate of Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Abdominal-Extended
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Adult Cardiac

Accreditors

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2024
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2024 (Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Vascular) / 2026 (Adult Cardiac)
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for up to five years in 2024 (Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Vascular) / 2026 (Adult Cardiac)
• Date of Next Review: No later than 2029 (Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Vascular) / 2031 (Adult Cardiac)

Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technician

Accreditor

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714- 8880
Email: info@naacls.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2016
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2021
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2021.
• Date of Next Review: 2031

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

• Associate of Applied Science, Nursing

Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science, Nursing program at the University of Saint Francis at the Fort Wayne campus located in Fort Wayne, IN, and at the Crown Point campus located in Crown Point, IN, are accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Applied Science, Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1993
• Date of Most Recent Review: September 2020
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 8 years in 2020.
• Date of Next Review: Fall 2028

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates: AASN

Pass Rate

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for the nursing program are posted below, as well as available online in the document entitled “NCLEX School Reports – ASN” (expand the Nursing Information & Nursing Program Information section).

• Pass Rate Fort Wayne: 2018: 94%, 2019: 78.9%, 2020: 85.2%, 2021: 74%, 2022: 71%, 2023: 97%
• Pass Rate Crown Point: 2018: 96%; 2019: 90%, 2020: 93%, 2021: 97%, 2022: 85%, 2023: 77%

Completion Rate

The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students who complete the nursing program in the amount of time equivalent to 100% and 150% of the program length.

• Fort Wayne Completion Rate: 92% for Class of 2022
• Crown Point Completion Rate: 51% for Class of 2022

Employment Rate

The University of Saint Francis completes an annual data collection whereby we integrate information gathered from student surveys, social media profiles, National Student Clearinghouse, and faculty and staff reports of the post-graduation pursuits of our recent graduates.

• Career Outcomes Rate AAS Nursing Fort Wayne: 98% for Class of 2018; 100% for Class of 2019; 96% for Class of 2020; 100% for Class of 2021; 100% for Class of 2022; 100% for Class of 2023
• Career Outcomes Rate AAS Nursing Crown Point:  80% for Class of 2018; 96% for Class of 2019; 100% for Class of 2020; 100% for Class of 2021; 100% for Class of 2022; 100% for Class of 2023

Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant

Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant program at the University of Saint Francis is accredited by the:

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1993
• Date of Most Recent Review: September 2021
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 11 years in 2021.
• Date of Next Review: 2031

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology

Accreditor

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1969
• Date of Most Recent Onsite Visit: 2021
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 8 years in 2022.
• Date of Next Review: 2030

Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Radiologic Technology

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2023
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2023
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Provisional accreditation was granted for the Associate of Ap››plied Science and the Bachelor of Science in 2023.
• Date of Next Review: 2026

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

• Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
• Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy

Accreditor

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2023
• Date of Most Recent Onsite Visit: 2023
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Provisional accreditation was granted for the Associate of Applied Science and for the Bachelor of Science in 2023.

• Associate of Applied Science, Surgical Technology

Accreditor

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th Street N #7709
Seminole Florida, 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Email: mail@caahep.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1978
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2020
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2020.
• Date of Next Review: Anticipated for 2030

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

• Health and Exercise Science

Accreditor

Council of Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE)
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Telephone: 719-632-6722 Ext. 164
Email: accreditation@nsca.com
Website: https://www.nsca.com/CASCE

Original Date of Accreditation: 2025
Date of Most Recent Review: 2025
Results of Most Recent Review: Initial accreditation was granted for 5 years in 2025
Date of Next Review: 2030

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing – St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Cooperative Program (Diploma to BSN)

Accreditor

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1999
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2019
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2019.
• Date of Next Review: 2029

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

Pass Rate

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for the BSN program are posted below, as well as available online in the document entitled “NCLEX School Reports – BSN” (expand the Nursing Information & Nursing Program Information section).

BSN First-time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 2019: 98%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 92%, 2022: 98%, 2023: 98%, 2024: 92% (preliminary)

Completion Rate

The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students who complete the nursing program in the amount of time equivalent to 133% of the program length. The Saint Francis BSN completion rate is calculated based on entry of first clinical course to graduation.

• 2018: 82.4%
• 2019: 82%
• 2020: 94%
• 2021: 81%
• 2022: 89%
• 2023: 92%

Employment Rate

99% for the reporting year of 2023.

Saint Francis surveys all graduates 6-12 months after graduation. The BSN nursing faculty also attempts to verify employment directly with graduates. Based on the survey and the information collected from graduates directly, 99% of Saint Francis BSN graduates who pursue RN employment are employed within 12 months after graduation for the reporting year of 2023.

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Accreditor

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the accrediting body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600 extension 5400
Email: acend@eatright.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2015
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2019
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Reaffirmation of accreditation was granted for 7 years in 2019. In 2020, accreditation was extended to 2027 due to COVID-19.
• Effective 6/5/2026, Saint Francis will no longer be offering this program, and the accreditation period will end at that time.

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

Bachelor of Social Work

Accreditor

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Email: info@cswe.org

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1976
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2020
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 7 years in 2020.
• Date of Next Review: 2027

Note: Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing is no longer accepting new students – Fall 2022 transition to doctoral level.

Accreditor

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1998
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: All standards were met.
• Date of Next Review: 2034

Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Accreditor

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
12000 Findley Road, Suite 275
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224

• Original Date of Accreditation: 1997
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2024
• Date of Next Review: 2034

Program Outcomes and Pass Rates

Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

Accreditor

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791

• Original Date of Accreditation: 2019
• Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
• Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: All standards were met.
• Date of Next Review: 2034

Completion Rate

The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students in the entering cohort who completed the DNP program within 4 years.

Employment Rate

Saint Francis surveys all graduates 6-12 months after graduation. The employment rate for Saint Francis’ DNP program is provided in the table below.