Franciscan University works with each student individually to make a Franciscan education an affordable reality. When comparing the cost of higher education, we want you to look at the net price or out of pocket price, not just the cost of tuition. We encourage you to check out our Net Price Calculator, take a look at our Financial Aid options, or apply to Franciscan and speak with our Admissions Counselors about Financial Aid.
Information on Costs & Fees
2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Academic Years Charges
2023-2024 Academic Year
2023-2024 Undergraduate Costs at the Steubenville Campus*
Expense Annual Amount
| Tuition | $32,070 |
| Student Fee | $460 |
| Room | $5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) | $4,290 |
| New Student Fee | $225 |
| Wellness Fee | $100 ($50 per semester) |
| Total | $42,395 |
*Full-time flat rate $16,035 (12-18 credit hours) per semester. Part time rate $1,035 per credit hour.
Roughly 98 percent of incoming new students receive some form of financial aid every year.
2023-2024 Undergraduate Online costs**
| Expense | Annual Amount |
| Undergraduate tuition online | $600 per credit hour |
2023-2024 Undergraduate Costs at the Austrian Program
| Expense | Semester Amount |
| Tuition | $16,035 |
| Austria Fee | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $4,770 |
| International Health Insurance Estimate | $200 (subject to change) |
| Entrance Visa Estimate | $300 (subject to change) |
| Total | $22,305 |
2023-2024 Graduate Programs Online
| Program | Per Credit Amount |
| MA in Catechetics and Evangelization | $600 |
| MA in Catholic Studies | $600 |
| MA in Theology and Christian Ministry | $600 |
| Master of Business Administration | $550 |
| Master of Science Education | $550 |
2023-2024 Graduate Programs on Campus
| Program | Per Credit Amount |
| MA in Philosophy | $720 |
| MA in Theology | $720 |
| MA in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling | $720 |
| MS in Nursing | $600 |
2023-2024 Summer Classes – Undergraduate
| Summer Credit Hour | $600 |
This is a list of the most common costs. Other fees may apply or be subject to change. For a complete list of costs and fees see our Catalog.
**For online classes annual tuition increases may occur. Books, fees, cost of living, and other costs are not included in tuition.
2024-2025 Academic Year
2024-2025 Undergraduate Costs At the Steubenville Campus*
Expense Annual Amount
| Tuition | $33,500 |
| Student Fee | $600 |
| Room | $5,550 |
| Board (meal plan) | $4,450 |
| New Student Fee | $225 |
| Total | $44,325 |
*24-25 Full-time flat rate $16,750 (12-18 credit hours) per semester. Part time rate $1,080 per credit hour.
Roughly 98 percent of incoming new students receive some form of financial aid every year.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Online costs**
| Expense | Annual Amount |
| Undergraduate tuition online | $600 per credit hour |
2024-2025 Undergraduate Costs at the Austrian Program
| Expense | Semester Amount |
| Tuition | $16,750 |
| Austria Fee | $1,250 |
| Room & Board | $5,000 |
| International Health Insurance Estimate | $200 (subject to change) |
| Entrance Visa Estimate | $300 (subject to change) |
| Total | $23,500 |
2024-2025 Graduate Programs Online
| Program | Per Credit Amount |
| MA in Catechetics and Evangelization | $600 |
| MA in Catholic Studies | $600 |
| MA in Theology and Christian Ministry | $600 |
| Master of Business Administration | $550 |
| Master in Criminal Justice | $550 |
2024-2025 Graduate Programs on Campus
| Program | Per Credit Amount |
| MA in Philosophy | $600 |
| MA in Theology | $600 |
| MA in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling | $750 |
| MS in Nursing | $600 |
2024-2025 Summer Classes – Undergraduate
| Summer Credit Hour | $600 |
This is a list of the most common costs. Other fees may apply or be subject to change. For a complete list of costs and fees see our Catalog.
**For online classes annual tuition increases may occur. Books, fees, cost of living, and other costs are not included in tuition.