Franciscan University of Steubenville
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How strong are the academics at Franciscan University of Steubenville?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Franciscan University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Franciscan University of Steubenville has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Franciscan University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Franciscan University of Steubenville:

88%
First-year retention rate
77%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Franciscan University of Steubenville's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Theology/Theological Studies
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Communication, General
23
36.2
49.4
62.6
75.8
89

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
  • Biochemistry 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 40
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 25
  • Accounting 19
  • Finance, General 16
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Finance, General 2
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
Communication
  • Communication, General 34
  • Communication and Media Studies 34
  • Communication, General 2
  • Communication and Media Studies 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 14
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 23
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 29
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 15
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 5
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40
History
  • History, General 15
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 12
  • Mathematics, General 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 33
  • Philosophy 4
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 46
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 18
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Economics, General 5
  • Anthropology, General 3
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 89
  • Religious Education 16
  • Theology/Theological Studies 15
  • Religious/Sacred Music 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Religious Education 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
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