Franciscan University of Steubenville Acceptance Rate
Steubenville, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,265
- Admitted
- 1,636
- Yield
- 41.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Franciscan University of Steubenville's acceptance rate has fallen from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,812 to 2,265 (+25%) over that period.
Its 72.2% rate makes Franciscan University of Steubenville more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
Franciscan University of Steubenville has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 41.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,812 | 1,412 | 77.9% | 464 |
| 2015–16 | 1,738 | 1,371 | 78.9% | 456 |
| 2016–17 | 1,760 | 1,386 | 78.8% | 456 |
| 2017–18 | 1,629 | 1,355 | 83.2% | 479 |
| 2018–19 | 2,100 | 1,619 | 77.1% | 576 |
| 2019–20 | 1,982 | 1,519 | 76.6% | 494 |
| 2020–21 | 2,074 | 1,514 | 73% | 585 |
| 2021–22 | 2,257 | 1,545 | 68.5% | 588 |
| 2022–23 | 2,456 | 1,637 | 66.7% | 663 |
| 2023–24 | 2,265 | 1,636 | 72.2% | 674 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,268 | 926 | 73% |
| Men | 997 | 710 | 71.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–660 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 26% |
How Franciscan University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Franciscan University of Steubenville's acceptance rate?
Franciscan University of Steubenville's acceptance rate is 72.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,636 admitted of 2,265 applicants).
Is Franciscan University of Steubenville test optional?
Franciscan University of Steubenville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Franciscan University of Steubenville received 2,265 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,636.
What SAT score do you need for Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Admitted students at Franciscan University of Steubenville typically scored 570–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Franciscan University of Steubenville getting harder to get into?
Franciscan University of Steubenville has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.franciscan.edu/.