Tuition fees at Saint Francis University rose by 2.6% for the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the latest report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year, not-for-profit institution paid $40,520 this year, which is $1,018 higher than the $39,502 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 71% of the undergraduate student body at the university are Pennsylvania residents. Students from other states make up about 27%, while international students account for 2%.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Saint Francis University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 327 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $9.9 million, while 257 students secured student loans exceeding $3.5 million.
Across all undergraduate students, 1,595 received grants or scholarships totaling $41.6 million. Additionally, 991 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $9.8 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Saint Francis University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 82 | 25% | $463,608 | $5,654 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 115 | 35% | $454,411 | $3,951 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 327 | 100% | $9 million | $27,409 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 327 | 100% | $9.9 million | $30,216 |
| Federal student loans | 242 | 74% | $1.5 million | $6,064 |
| Other student loans | 135 | 41% | $2.1 million | $15,324 |
| Student loan aid | 257 | 79% | $3.5 million | $13,759 |
| Total student aid | 327 | 100% | $13.4 million | $41,030 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
