Saint Francis University
- Private
Saint Francis University: international tuition 46,000 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 59,815 USD, acceptance rate 76.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students.
Vietnamese international first-year students may receive SFU International Student Merit Scholarships worth $15,000–$25,000 per year. Eligibility for need-based aid and any separate international aid form is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 76.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 530–620, Math 520–610, ACT 21–27. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 59,815 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 30/6. You apply through Saint Francis University Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Francis University?
International tuition is 46,000 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 59,815 USD.
Does Saint Francis University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Vietnamese international first-year students may receive SFU International Student Merit Scholarships worth $15,000–$25,000 per year. Eligibility for need-based aid and any separate international aid form is unclear.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Francis University?
The acceptance rate is 76.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearSFU says a completed application automatically enters students for institutional merit awards, but does not confirm this process for International Student Merit Scholarships.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admission decisions disregard an international student's ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages only instruct students to use FAFSA and do not mention the CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
International Student Merit ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page15,000 – 25,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M – ₫652M
This scholarship is explicitly labeled International Student Merit Scholarships and is for students pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiHigh-school transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency and include notarized English translations.Required
- English proficiencyiYou must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores; the page does not state a minimum score.Required
- Supplementary applicationiA copy of the passport photo page is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiA certified financial affidavit with an official bank statement, stamp or seal is required.Required
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- International application deadline for Spring startApplicationin31days
- Suggested date for full consideration for merit scholarshipsScholarship+198 days
- International application deadline for Fall startApplication+258 days
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data