Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Saint Francis University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$42K
+
Room
$14K
+
Books
$2,000
=
Sticker Price
$57,515
$42K+$14K+$2,000=$57,515
Your Family Income
Sticker
$57,515
−
Your Aid
$44,740
=
Net Price
$12,775
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Saint Francis University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$57,515
Tuition and Fees
$41,720
Room and Board
$13,880
Books and Supplies
$2,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$38,342
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$19,173
Saint Francis University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$13,256
$30–48k
$10,865
$48–75k
$12,775
$75–110k
$18,657
$110k+
$24,390
Understanding Your Aid Package
Saint Francis University has a sticker price of $57,515 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $57,515/year
Average aid: $38,342 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,775/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$13,256/year
18% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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18%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
26%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$13,000 – $30,750
Median Parent PLUS Loans$25,340
Debt Manageability
0.43x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,101
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$11,689)
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-11,155
14th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$42,286
25th %ile
$89,673
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Francis University Cost & Financial Aid
Saint Francis University's published tuition is $57,515 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,775—a difference of $44,740.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $13,256 at Saint Francis University. 18% of students receive Pell Grants.
Saint Francis University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Saint graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $24,390 at Saint—still $33,125 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
