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Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS)

Black Pinpoint 1235 University Boulevard. | Steubenville, OH | 43952-1763

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,760
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Acceptance Rate
79%
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Average HS GPA
3.63

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 670

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 630

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Non-Academic

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Interview
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Character / Personal Qualities

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per year
$0

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
240
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Terminal Degree
124

Gender

Men
152
Women
88
Minority
6
International
2

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

60% female40% male

Out of State

80% are out
of state
20% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time
5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,090
Foreign Countries Represented
10

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.25%
Asian
1.91%
Black
0.69%
Hispanic
10.75%
Caucasian
81.70%
Unknown
1.91%
International
0.64%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
80%
First-Year Students
92%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Bernardo Gonzalez
Coordinator of Guest Services
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Office of Admissions 1235 University Boulevard Steubenville, OH 439521763
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740-283-6226

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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7402836226

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Mon Wed and Fri 10:30 am
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconbgonzalez@franciscan.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
by appointment

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Maximum 1 nights stay. (Ages 16-23 only)

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The closest Airport is Pittsburgh International.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Northwest, North or Northeast: Take I-80 East or West to Exit 15. Go East to Rt. 11 South. Take Rt. 11 South to East Liverpool, Ohio, then take Rt. 7 South. Follow Rt. 7 South to Steubenville (approx. 1/2 hour). As you approach the city, there is a large retaining wall that runs along Rt. 7. Take the exit for Rt. 22 East: Pittsburgh/University Blvd. This exit "hugs" the retaining wall. Continue along the retaining wall and follow the signs for University Boulevard. You will intersect University Blvd. at the first stop light. Turn right onto University Blvd. From Boston, Buffalo, and Erie take I-90, not I-80, to Rt. 11. From West, Southwest or South: Take I-70 East or West to Exit 225 (Bridgeport, Ohio). Take Route 7 North to Steubenville (approx. 1/2 hour). Look for the exit for Rt. 22 East: Pittsburgh/University Blvd. You will be turning left at the stoplight. You are now on University Blvd. From Southeast or East: Take I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike ) East or West to Exit 6. Take Rt. 22 West (also 376 West and 279 South) Follow the signs for 279 South (Airport) through Pittsburgh. You will proceed through the Fort Pitt Tunnels. Continue for approx. 10 miles. Look for the exit for Rt.22 West: Weirton/Rt.30. Take Rt.22 West for about 30 miles. You will cross over the Veteran's Memorial Bridge and into Ohio. Follow the signs for University Blvd./Rt. 7 South. At the first stop light run right onto University Blvd.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Inn at Franciscan Square (740- 282-0901), Super 8 Motel (1-800-800-8000), Hampton Inn (800-426-7866), and Microtel Inn & Suites (740-282-1800), or go to http://www.franciscan.edu/other-accommodations/


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
12%

Men's Sports (Barons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Barons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Tina Greathouse
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
34
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Pittsburgh (PA)

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,482
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,640
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,456
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$11,808
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Pre-Engineering.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Religious Education.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.

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