Ever mindful of the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan University of Steubenville is a religious university that takes to heart the divine call directing Francis to "rebuild my Church." Franciscan University of Steubenville fulfills this mandate by educating and forming men and women of hope to be a transforming presence in the Church and the world. Franciscan University of Steubenville offers a dynamic Catholic curriculum integrating faith and reason, in an environment in which students, faculty, and staff seek ongoing personal conversion in the power of the Holy Spirit.

This blend of vibrant spirituality with rigorous academics teaches our students how they can love God and love true wisdom. Armed with this life-giving combination, our students grow in Christian character and pursue their chosen careers with passion and confidence.

At Franciscan University of Steubenville, our academic curriculum emphasizes a personalized approach from professors who truly care about your educational and individual successes. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1 -- and all students have a faculty advisor who knows them on a first-name basis. In addition, our professors make it a priority to keep flexible office hours to accommodate even the tightest class schedules.

In the spirit of higher learning in the Catholic tradition, Franciscan University of Steubenville's religious university curriculum integrates the intellectual and spiritual dimensions of your education. It challenges you to reason and communicate more effectively and to see your professional goals from a new and exciting perspective.