Franciscan University of Steubenville

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

  • Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

2,334

Undergrads on campus
276 undergrads online

94%

Catholic Faculty

96%

Catholic Students

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Established in 1946 just west of Pittsburgh, Franciscan University’s ownership and Catholic identity rest with Franciscan friars, the Third Order Regular of St. Francis. Today the University is a model of faithful Catholic education with notable Catholic professors and a vibrant spiritual life.

Franciscan offers a comprehensive, liberal arts core curriculum including three Catholic theology and three philosophy courses (five total for science majors). Students can choose from more than 70 majors across five schools of arts and sciences, including the popular theology and catechetics. Nearly all students and professors are Catholic, and theology professors have a mandatum from the local bishop.

The spiritual life on campus is dynamic, with a high percentage of students attending daily Mass, and all four Sunday Masses (including a weekly Extraordinary Form Mass) are filled to capacity. Perpetual Adoration is offered in the Portiuncula Chapel during the school year. Confession is available most days, community Rosary on weekdays, and there are occasional special liturgies and events including a monthly Festival of Praise. Franciscan’s unique “faith household” system brings students together to support each other spiritually, academically, and in other ways under the guidance of an advisor.

All student residence halls are appropriately single-sex, and there is a sensible open-door policy during limited hours of opposite-sex visitation to private rooms. Students engage in charitable efforts in the local town and can drive to nearby Pittsburgh on weekends.

Students seeking a strong faith formation and education in a charismatic Catholic environment, all at a relatively low net price, will find an outstanding option in Franciscan University of Steubenville.

What we really like:

Franciscan has been a leader in Catholic education since its exciting reform in the 1970s. Students’ enthusiasm for serving God is refreshing and exciting, and professors seem uniquely inclined to renewing Christian culture beyond campus. The household system greatly enhances student formation. A semester at Franciscan’s Austria campus is a can’t-miss opportunity.

Visit Campus

Get in touch with Franciscan University of Steubenville to schedule your campus visit:

800-783-6220

1235 University Blvd
Steubenville, Ohio 43952

franciscan.edu

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Catholic Identity Special Recognition for Franciscan University of Steubenville in The Newman Guide:

  • GOLD: Catholic Trustees

    100% of trustees are Catholic.

  • GOLD: Honors and Speakers

    Has policy prohibiting honors and speaking invitations to those who publicly oppose Catholic moral teaching and ensures that speakers do not call into question Catholic moral teaching.

  • GOLD: Spiritual Life

    Mass is offered every day on campus and there are scheduled opportunities at least three times/week for Confession & Adoration.

  • GOLD: Catholic Students

    At least 95% of students are Catholic.

  • SILVER: Profession of Faith

    President makes the Profession of Faith at least once upon hiring, and all theology faculty have the mandatum.

  • SILVER: Theology and Philosophy

    At least 15 credits of study in Catholic theology and philosophy required for all undergraduates.

  • SILVER: Student Residences

    Student residences are single sex, and doors must remain open during limited opposite sex visitation in student residences.

  • SILVER: Catholic Faculty

    At least 85% of faculty is Catholic.

All of the colleges recognized in The Newman Guide are serious about faithful Catholic formation and education, but they are quite different in many important respects. Explore their websites, talk to faculty and admissions counselors, and visit their campuses to determine which is right for you!