University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is a private nonprofit institution located in Fort Wayne, Indiana with approximately 1,567 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,196 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $43,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Saint Francis (USF) is a private Catholic university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The university promotes Catholic and Franciscan values. The school's 2022–23 enrollment was 1,903 undergraduate and graduate students, the majority of whom come from states in the Midwest, primarily Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the near-universal 98% acceptance rate and a reasonable net price of about $20,000/year make this accessible, and the Catholic Franciscan community offers a genuinely close-knit environment for students who value that. However, the 61% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate are real concerns — more than a third of students who start here don't finish — so it's worth asking honestly whether the support structures fit your needs. Median earnings of $43,600 a decade out are modest but manageable given the relatively low debt load of under $19,000, making this a reasonable gamble if you're drawn to specific programs like nursing or education and thrive in small, mission-driven settings.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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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: -2% 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 (1,567 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
2701 Spring St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808-3994
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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