Saint Francis University Acceptance Rate
Loretto, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,259
- Admitted
- 1,737
- Yield
- 21.8%
- 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, Saint Francis University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 76.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,640 to 2,259 (+38%) over that period.
Its 76.9% rate makes Saint Francis University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.1% for women vs 73% for men, a 7.1-point gap). Saint Francis University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,640 | 1,127 | 68.7% | 394 |
| 2015–16 | 1,932 | 1,432 | 74.1% | 417 |
| 2016–17 | 1,838 | 1,238 | 67.4% | 355 |
| 2017–18 | 1,715 | 1,299 | 75.7% | 377 |
| 2018–19 | 1,706 | 1,286 | 75.4% | 343 |
| 2019–20 | 1,748 | 1,303 | 74.5% | 401 |
| 2020–21 | 1,904 | 1,130 | 59.3% | 331 |
| 2021–22 | 2,063 | 1,513 | 73.3% | 398 |
| 2022–23 | 2,167 | 1,583 | 73.1% | 335 |
| 2023–24 | 2,259 | 1,737 | 76.9% | 379 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,246 | 998 | 80.1% |
| Men | 999 | 729 | 73% |
| Unknown | 14 | 10 | 71.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 510–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 13% |
How Saint Francis University 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 Saint Francis University's acceptance rate?
Saint Francis University's acceptance rate is 76.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,737 admitted of 2,259 applicants).
Is Saint Francis University test optional?
Saint Francis University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saint Francis University?
Saint Francis University received 2,259 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,737.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Francis University?
Admitted students at Saint Francis University typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saint Francis University getting harder to get into?
Saint Francis University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 76.9% 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.francis.edu/.