Franciscan University Of Steubenville

At Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, you will find rigorous academics and a genuinely Christ-centered, Franciscan education that nurtures its students intellectually, spiritually and socially and promotes community and charitable service. Franciscan University has received national recognition for being a top-tier Midwestern university. Its high-quality academics are in great part a reflection on the faculty, some of whom have received the prestigious Fullbright Scholars award. Undergraduate majors are mainly focused on the liberal arts and humanities and encompass such fields as Anthropology, British and American Literature Classics, Drama, History, Theology and World Literature. Bachelor’s degrees in professional fields such as Computer Science, Human Services, Radio and Television Broadcasting, and Social Work are also available. Graduate programs include select professional fields like Business, Counseling, Education and Nursing as well as a Theology degree. Both within and beyond the classroom, students are taught to think about ways that they may contribute to the world. On and off-campus activities give students a chance to actively contribute by providing service to the poor and undertaking worldwide missionary trips. Religious activities are also part of the Franciscan experience and include Chapel services, liturgies and retreats. To provide social and creative opportunities, Franciscan has many types of student organizations in place such as a fine arts society, a campus magazine, a school newspaper and many other clubs and on-campus entertainment. Those seeking undergraduate admission must submit transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Financial aid is awarded to qualifying students to help cover tuition costs.

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