Franciscan University of Steubenville
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. strong 75% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private nonprofit institution located in Steubenville, Ohio with approximately 2,901 undergraduate students enrolled. Franciscan University of Steubenville has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,589 per year. The graduation rate is 75%, and the typical graduate earns $42,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Franciscan university in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled approximately 4,250 students in 40 undergraduate and 8 graduate degree programs.
Strong option for Catholic students seeking a tight-knit, faith-centered undergraduate experience — the 88% freshman retention rate signals that students who fit the mission tend to stick around and thrive. The debt-to-earnings picture is reasonable, with median debt of $18,590 against $42,700 in earnings a decade out, though that salary figure is modest and worth considering if you're pursuing a high-cost field. The school's identity is its biggest selling point and its biggest filter — if you're not looking for a deeply Catholic environment, this likely isn't the right fit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,901 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1235 University Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952-1763
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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