Founded in 1946, Franciscan University of Steubenville. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,090 full time undergraduate students, and 669 full time graduate students.
The Franciscan University of Steubenville Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 125 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Franciscan University of Steubenville include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
20
SAT Range
1040-1300
ACT Range
22-28
Admissions at FUS are considered Less Selective, with ,33% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 26 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 60% were in the top quarter, and 29% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
59%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
36%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
41%
“We bought the gear”
23%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
55%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
68%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
59%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
36%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
41%
“We bought the gear”
23%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
55%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
75 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
61 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
78 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
81 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
80 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
81 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
81 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
81 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
Franciscan University of Steubenville REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Franciscan University of Steubenville?
27 Students rated Franciscan University of Steubenville
Gianna
03/10/2025
I have a very high opinion of Franciscan University of Steubenville. The community is very supportive and friendly. The campus is lovely and feels safe. There are lots of opportunities for volunteer work and research, which can be helpful for a future career. Overall, this is a wonderful university that I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in attending.
Aubrey
12/15/2024
I think Franciscan is a great school. You go there not only to learn , but to grow in faith. Everybody there is super friendly and they all look happy to be there. The campus is a good size and is a safe place. Dorm size is good and classes are amazing!
Emily
09/24/2024
Franciscan University of Steubenville is an exemplary school in its academics, campus life, and faculty. In the theology program, I was provided with the necessary knowledge and experience to spread Catholicism. Coming out FUS, I felt prepared to become a successful Catholic adult in the modern working world. FUS students are greatly connected and on campus we support and service each other. Households are a integral part of student life and they foster spiritual and personal development. The faculty is supportive and determined to make every student succeed. FUS offers an academically successful and strong Catholic college experience for those seeking to enroll.
Lydia
04/25/2024
I believe Franciscan University to be a wonderful place to grow up spiritually, academically, and emotionally. The community is very supportive and there is always something to do. Religion is the focus point of the school and is a beautiful model to the students of a Catholic presence in the world.
Nick
05/05/2020
I think that the Franciscan University of Steubenville is a great place to learn and go to college. The students here are very friendly and bring about an atmosphere that is unprecedented at other colleges or universities. Everyone has one goal here: to better themselves, their neighbors, and their communities. They succeed overwhelmingly with this goal.
Lonni
02/20/2020
Franciscan University of Steubenville has allowed me to meet a variety of people from all over the country. The religious life is far more 'pushed' than the academics, however, the academics are still challenging. As for extracurricular resources, there is a number of religious households to join and a great athletic facility to use. I am a commuter student, so I don't live on campus- therefore I can't tell you much about food. However- the pub and on campus coffee shop is pretty stellar! For dorms, once again I don't live there, but when I visit friends, they seem to be just like any other average dorm room!
Sydney
06/29/2019
Very welcoming inviting facility alive with their Catholic spirit. The professors are alive in Catholic spirit and always welcoming to talk to. The students promote their Catholic faith, and help you develop yours. The students aren't afraid to stand up for their faith and what they believe in.
Sarah
06/06/2019
Franciscan University of Steubenville is, overall, a great school. We are a passionately catholic university, so we are the place to be for young Catholic seeking to grow in their faith. The food or some of the older dorms may not be the best, but the atmosphere and beauty of the campus up for it. It seemed natural to attend Franciscan after living in the Steubenville area for my whole life. I truly enjoyed my four years of undergraduate work in Computer Information Science. I look forward to continuing my education with Franciscan's Master of Business Administration as a part of their 4 plus 1 program.
Andrea
06/03/2019
Amazing academics; classes are very rigorous and demanding. Beautiful campus but is smells like the coke plant that is down river. Freshman can't have cars, but it is easy to make friends with cars. You can walk around campus at all hours of the day and feel completely safe, but if you venture into Steubenville be wary. Only go here if you are intensely Catholic, otherwise it can be suffocating.
Mary
05/15/2019
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a one of a kind school. Although the University is centered on the Catholic faith--it is welcoming to all people. At the same time it is a like a close knit family and a safe place to express my faith. The class sizes are small and the professors do well at explaining concepts and being available to help when needed. There are a vast variety of activities from dancing to music to anime to many other unusual special clubs. There are also many sports as well. The dorms are always clean, welcoming, and the University supplies students with furniture. The food is phenomenal! The food is made fresh and their are several vegetarian and vegan options. There is an all you can eat Cafeteria. The University also has other options of food such as an on campus cafe and a pub that serves burgers mac and cheese, and more. Finally, there is lots of fun for the family. There are several cinemas, white water rafting, stores, historical, and other fun sites to see for visitors and or families of students.
Joseph
03/29/2019
Franciscan University of Steubenville is one of the most prestigious Catholic schools in the country—and for good reason. In my opinion, the classes and professors are unmatched in their respective fields. The liberal arts classes are not only informative, they are life changing.
Monica
10/07/2018
I love Franciscan. No University is perfect, but I am very happy to be here, and I know that I am growing and maturing as an individual. The campus itself is beautiful place to be the buildings and greenery are very calming. I am enjoying a variety of artistic opportunities and interests that I had expected to be a lot harder to participate in. I've been able to work in a live radio station, perform theatrical scenes for my classmates while earning college credit, and I get to pursue my career in music both in classes, as a Music Major, and in other events put on by the University. I believe I have found a place where I can throughly deepen my relationship with God and follow His Plan for me to thrive and enjoy the life and passions He gave me. I have been immersed in an environment where I can let my creativity free-- including writing my own music--and feel safe being who I am. I have been given the chance to heal the anxieties formed in my past and create a beautiful future for myself, especially through the caring counselors who are a part of our Health Center Staff. I am so glad that this is the place I get to live and receive an education.
Caroline
09/14/2018
I LOVE FRANCISCAN AND THE COMMUNITY THERE. They seek the students first and everything is done for the glory of God the Father!
Christina
08/15/2018
I absolutely loved visiting! I cannot wait to enroll in the Fall 2019 semester. I am Catholic; however, I do not pray every chance I have. Franciscan has opportunities for students to pray whenever they want, but it is not required. Franciscan has a little bit of everything for everyone. People in the offices are very nice to talk to and always return calls and help out right away. The professors that I have met are also very nice.
Kyle
07/30/2018
I like my school, primarily because its academics (at least in my branch of study) are strong, intellectually rigorous, and engaging. Professors are knowledgeable and generally accessible, with some exceptions (eg department heads, who are very hard to get help from). Since I think academics is the essence of college/university and so that should (in my opinion) be the essential criterion one uses to assess an institution of higher learning, I must say I don’t like my school’s administration. I find them to be generally apathetic to reports of student harassment and other disruptions among the student body. Rather than addressing student concerns, they have a tendency to skirt issues and side with defendants. I also find campus culture to be intellectually restricted (academics are not, but general culture is) and highly pretentious.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Franciscan University of Steubenville is 78%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would probably tell myself not to worry. Looking back, I realize that my high school experience prepared me pretty well for college. The only thing that I might regret about back then is a lack of planning. If I could talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would remind myself to think about what comes after college. I love my maor, but my plans for afer graduation have never been very concrete. I wish I had planned better for real life. If I had it to do all over again, I would plan better.
Some one who is passionately Catholic and looking for this type of environment. The academics are challenging and the professors are well learned in their subjects. The average student is a cradle Catholic who desires to live the fullest they can in the Faith. There is a high focus on mission trips, community service and involvment with spiritual social groups on campus. Most of the students are fans of praise and worship music and enjoy playing the guitar or singing along.
I love the faith environment and Catholic orthodoxy that is unique at Franciscan. Both of these elements make Franciscan a remarkable and extraordinary secondary institution.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
They are tremendously supportive of new students. They have a great program totally focussed on student retention and helping students accomplish what they want.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
There is so much to do and I never seem to have enough time to do everything! I love that there's a large venue of activities but it's so hard to decide which to do and which not to do.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I brag about the history department. I love history and the department at Franciscan is fantastic and has everything I need for my double major in History and Political Science.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Franciscan University of Steubenville receive some sort of financial aid.
25% were awarded federal grants.64%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
