Franciscan University of Steubenville

What Franciscan University of Steubenville does

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Catholic university founded in 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio, operated by the Third Order Regular (TOR) friars of the Most Sacred Heart Province. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs across five academic schools (Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Professional Programs, Theology and Philosophy, and Online Programming) with more than 75 programs of study, supported by a 14:1 to 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% Catholic faculty body. Distinctive offerings include mandatory theology and philosophy curricula, a one-of-a-kind Priestly Discernment Program, a junior-year Austria study abroad semester attended by roughly 50% of undergraduates, 18 NCAA Division III sports teams under the Baron Athletics brand, and the Steubenville Youth Conference franchise (50-year history) that functions as a national Catholic youth-recruitment channel.

The university serves traditional four-year undergraduates, transfer students (35% of enrollment), international students from 17 undergraduate and 26 graduate countries, graduate degree seekers, and fully online learners. Annual undergraduate tuition is $35,000 in 2025-26, rising to $36,500 in 2026-27, with total on-campus cost of attendance between $46,925 and $49,055; graduate programs are priced per credit hour between $480 and $800 depending on program. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board (residential plus the Austria campus), with approximately 99% of incoming students receiving some form of financial aid and the institution awarding $34-43M in scholarships annually.

Go-to-market is sales-led and segmented: six regional admissions counselors cover distinct U.S. territories, with parallel dedicated teams for transfer, international, graduate, and online admissions, supported by the Hallow prayer-app partnership (announced September 2024), referral relationships with EWTN, FOCUS, and the National Eucharistic Congress, and on-campus visit days as the primary conversion event. The university holds no patents, has disclosed no revenue figures, and operates as a nonprofit under a Board of Trustees without parent company, venture capital, or public-market ownership.

Name

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Legal name

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Website

https://franciscan.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Catholic university in Ohio offering 75+ undergraduate, graduate, and online programs to students from all 50 U.S. states and 17-26 foreign countries, with a distinctive Austria study abroad program and nationally recognized Catholic formation curriculum.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Catholic higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate programs
• Study abroad programs
• Theology education

Headquarters

HQ city

Steubenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2025-2026 is $35,000 annually ($17,500 per semester). For 2026-2027, tuition increases to $36,500 annually ($18,250 per semester for 12-18 credit hours). Part-time students pay $1,125 per credit hour (day rate) or $620 (evening/online). Online undergraduate tuition is $650 per credit hour.
2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate programs charged per credit hour with varying rates by program. Ranges from $480-$800 per credit depending on program. Programs include MA in Theology, Philosophy, Catholic Studies ($620), MBA ($600-700), Clinical Mental Health Counseling ($750-800), Nursing ($650-680), Doctorate programs ($480-650).
3. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services. Room (shared) is $2,925 per semester ($5,850 annually), board (meal plan) is $2,475 per semester ($4,950 annually). Austria program room and board is $5,400 per semester.
4. Fees: Student Activity Fee: $450 per semester ($900 annually). New Student Fee: $225 one-time. Additional course/lab fees may apply. Summer classes: $620 per credit.
5. Financial Aid: Federal Stafford Loans available for graduate students up to $20,500 per 9-month academic year. Work-study money available through Student Work Opportunity Program (SWOP). Approximately 99% of incoming new students receive some form of financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic institution of higher education offering undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs in fields including theology, philosophy, business, and nursing, alongside study abroad opportunities. The university is operated by the Third Order Regular (TOR) Franciscan friars and delivers faith-based liberal arts and professional education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Product overview

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online educational programs. The institution is organized into five academic schools: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, the School of Professional Programs, the School of Theology and Philosophy, and the School of Online Programming. The university provides more than 40 undergraduate majors, graduate degrees including Master's programs in Theology, Philosophy, Counseling, Nursing, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice, as well as doctoral programs in Theology and Ministry. A distinctive Austria Study Abroad program is also offered. As an educational institution rather than a technology product company, Franciscan University does not offer products or services in the traditional software-as-a-product sense captured by this schema.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steubenville Conferences: Youth and adult Catholic conferences organized by the university, including the Steubenville Youth Conference which recently celebrated 50 years with recognition from Pope Leo XIV.
• Baron Athletics

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Online Degree Programs
• Study Abroad Programs
• Transfer Admissions
• International Admissions

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HallowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app, launched a partnership with Franciscan University to provide free premium subscriptions to students. The partnership includes student ambassadors, campus events, marketing materials, and speakers to encourage spiritual formation among students. Hallow was founded by college friends Alex Jones, Alessandro DiSanto, and Erich Kerekes who reverted to their Catholic faith.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DeSales University: Catholic university in Center Valley, Pennsylvania operated by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with Catholic intellectual tradition. Comparable in mission, faith integration, and program portfolio.
• Mount St. Mary's University: Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland offering undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs with faith integration. Comparable as a mid-size Catholic university with similar program breadth and student demographics.
• Benedictine College: Catholic liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas with similar small-school, traditional Catholic identity and faith-integrated curriculum. Explicitly named as a Hallow partnership peer to Franciscan, indicating direct comparability in target student and ecosystem positioning.
• Ave Maria University: Catholic university in Ave Maria, Florida focused on faithful Catholic education with mandatory theology curriculum. Closely comparable in religious identity, small-school character, and emphasis on traditional Catholic formation.
• Catholic University of America: National Catholic university in Washington, D.C. with graduate and undergraduate programs rooted in Catholic intellectual tradition. Comparable as a faith-based university with broad academic offerings, though larger and more research-oriented.
• Belmont Abbey College: Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina with Benedictine heritage and traditional Catholic identity. Comparable in scale, mission, and small-school Catholic character.
• Holy Cross College: Catholic liberal arts college in Notre Dame, Indiana with faith-based curriculum and small student body. Comparable as a small, Catholic, undergraduate-focused institution serving a similar target market.
• Thomas Aquinas College: Catholic liberal arts college in Santa Paula, California with a distinctive Great Books curriculum and faithful Catholic identity. Comparable as a small, religiously-rigorous undergraduate-focused institution.
• Christendom College: Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia with a faithful Catholic curriculum and small student body. Closely comparable in mission, scale, and traditional Catholic formation emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• University of Notre Dame: Premier Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana. Larger, more research-oriented and higher-prestige than Franciscan, but directly comparable as a Catholic university serving traditional undergraduates with theology/philosophy requirements and faith integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FranciscanU
• Instagraminstagram.com/fusfall2026
• Facebookfacebook.com/267039676412
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franciscan-university-of-steubenville

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