Is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne a Catholic college?

Yes. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.

What is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne’s Compass Score?

81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne?

Mass is listed at Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi and Rotating locations on campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic college

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

LocationFort Wayne, IN
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,852 students
SponsorSisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
TraditionFranciscan

Official website

Compass ScoreCatholic Life Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
88 of 100

CAcademics
61 of 100

Verified Oct. 12, 2026 · How the score works

Compass Recommended

The University of Saint Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded in 1890 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Campus Ministry publishes Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday through Friday and on Saturday, with adoration and confession on weekdays and Sundays, all at the Oratory of St. Francis. The university offers a theology major, a pro-life student club, and several service trips.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

Sunday11:00 AMOratory of St. Francis of Assisi
Monday–Friday11:00 AMOratory of St. Francis of Assisi · Daily Mass.
Saturday11:00 AMRotating locations on campus

Confession 2

Monday–Friday10:30 AMOn campus (location not specified) · Scheduled window 10:30 to 10:55 AM.
Sunday10:30 AMOn campus (location not specified) · Scheduled window 10:30 to 10:55 AM.

Adoration 1

Monday–Friday8:00 AMOratory of Saint Francis · Adoration window 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
Sunday Mass is at 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi.
“Daily Mass (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.
“Saturday Mass: 11 a.m. in a rotation of locations on campus”
Saturday Mass is at 11 a.m. at rotating locations on campus.
“Monday-Friday: 10:30 – 10:55 a.m.”
Confession is scheduled 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Sunday.
“Monday-Friday: 10:30 – 10:55 a.m.”
Confession is scheduled 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Sunday.
Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Adoration takes place in the Oratory of Saint Francis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
Adoration is held in the Oratory of St. Francis Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Oratory of St. Francis — 0.2 mi
Queen of Angels Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1500 West State Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Precious Blood Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 1515 Barthold Street, Fort Wayne
Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 2.2 mi
Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 2.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

96 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Daily Mass Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory, confirmed by the handbook (Mass 11 a.m. Sunday through Friday).)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
  Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (One Saturday Mass at 11 a.m. (rotating on-campus locations) and one Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
  Sunday Mass is at 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi.
  “Saturday Mass: 11 a.m. in a rotation of locations on campus”
  Saturday Mass is at 11 a.m. at rotating locations on campus.
Yes:
Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Scheduled confession 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Sunday: six scheduled times a week.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday-Friday: 10:30 – 10:55 a.m.”
  Confession is scheduled 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Sunday.
Yes:
Eucharistic adorationEvery weekday or more often, or perpetual adoration (Adoration in the Oratory Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration takes place in the Oratory of Saint Francis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
  Adoration is held in the Oratory of St. Francis Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Handbook directs students to 'the campus chaplain', Father Oscar Duarte, listed as Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “the campus chaplain or are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Father Oscar”
  Father Oscar Duarte is the campus chaplain, listed as Chaplain in the Campus Ministry directory.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The Oratory of St. Francis is the campus chapel (used for daily Mass and adoration).)
Sources (2)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration takes place in the Oratory of Saint Francis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
  Adoration is held in the Oratory of St. Francis Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
  Sunday Mass is at 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (18 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 6 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

Not enough information:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology (BA) is available as a major.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology (BA) | University of Saint Francis, Fort Waynesf.edu/programs/theology-ba · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Be immersed within the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and learn from its greatest thinkers”
  A Theology (BA) major is offered, immersed in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 counted: Mike Habeeb (Director of Mission Programming), Caleb Perkins (Campus Minister), Father Oscar Duarte (Chaplain), Sr. Josetta Rose Bruske (Campus Ministry, role not stated). Nicholas Oberhausen (Coordinator of Student Engagement, service contact) is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mike Habeeb, Director of”
  Mike Habeeb is Director of Mission Programming (mhabeeb@sf.edu).
  “Caleb Perkins, Campus”
  Caleb Perkins is Campus Minister in the Campus Ministry directory (cperkins@sf.edu).
  “the campus chaplain or are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Father Oscar”
  Father Oscar Duarte is the campus chaplain, listed as Chaplain in the Campus Ministry directory.
  “Sr. Josetta Rose Bruske”
  Sr. Josetta Rose Bruske is listed in the Campus Ministry directory (Room 113).
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (One official retreat offering found: the Assisi Program's annual retreats, for selected students. No other student retreats found.)
Sources (1)
1. Assisi Program for Discipleship & Leadership | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/assisi-program-for-discipleship-amp-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Annual Retreats”
  The Assisi Program includes annual retreats for selected students.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Counted: student-led Bible study gatherings, prayer and faith-sharing groups (both run by Campus Ministry), and Cougars for Life (pro-life club). Student-led groups count.)
Sources (2)
1. Bible Studies and Groups | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/bible-studies-and-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Explore God’s word through student-led Bible studies held in our residence halls.”
  Campus Ministry runs student-led Bible studies held in residence halls.
  “Join a small group discussion dedicated to prayer, Scripture, and other faith-based topics.”
  Prayer and faith-sharing groups meet as small group discussions.
2. Clubs and Organizations | University of Saint Francissf.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Cougars for Life was founded in October of 2019 to organize and activate pro-life students on campus.”
  Cougars for Life is a student pro-life club.
Yes:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Trinity Hall is listed as an all-male hall. Other halls are co-ed.)
Sources (2)
1. Trinity Hall | University of Saint Francissf.edu/campus-life/housing-and-dining/residence-halls/trinity-hall · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All-male hall”
  Trinity Hall is an all-male residence hall.
2. Bonzel Hall | University of Saint Francissf.edu/campus-life/housing-and-dining/residence-halls/bonzel-hall · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bonzel Hall is our co-ed residential option for first-year students.”
  Bonzel Hall is co-ed.
Partly:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Opposite-sex guests during visitation hours only; overnight guests must be the same sex; limits on overnight periods and guests.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Guests of the opposite sex are allowed to visit only during Visitation Hours:”
  Opposite-sex guests may visit only during published visitation hours.
  “Overnight guests must be of the same sex as the host(s) and must be registered with the Residence Hall Director.”
  Overnight guests must be the same sex as the host and be registered.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Campus Ministry runs student-led Bible studies held in the residence halls.)
Sources (1)
1. Bible Studies and Groups | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/bible-studies-and-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Explore God’s word through student-led Bible studies held in our residence halls.”
  Campus Ministry runs student-led Bible studies held in residence halls.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission Programming, directed by Mike Habeeb, offers services and opportunities to connect with the university's mission.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Programming offers a variety of services and opportunities to”
  The Office of Mission Programming offers services and opportunities to connect with the university mission.

Service and Catholic social teaching

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center on campus, and a named coordinator for service engagement and volunteer hours (handbook).)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Accompaniment | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/spiritual-counseling-care · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry works closely with St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center on campus.”
  Campus Ministry works with the St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center on campus.
2. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For service engagement or volunteer hours, please contact Nicholas Oberhausen.”
  Service engagement and volunteer hours are handled by a named coordinator.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service learning is offered through local volunteering.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith | University of Saint Francis, Fort Waynesf.edu/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Volunteer locally through service learning and student organizations”
  Students may volunteer locally through service learning and student organizations.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Counted: Cougars for Life (student pro-life club), pregnancy resources (institutional), and student trips to March for Life.)
Sources (3)
1. Clubs and Organizations | University of Saint Francissf.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Cougars for Life was founded in October of 2019 to organize and activate pro-life students on campus.”
  Cougars for Life is a student pro-life club.
2. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “SF is committed to life and to offering students resources that support the choice of life.”
  The university commits to resources that support the choice of life for pregnant students.
3. Leadership and Service | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/leadership-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “March for Life: Join us as we demonstrate generous love by participating in student trips to local and national marches”
  Student trips to local and national March for Life events are offered.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Annual spring break Christian Appalachian Project trip (poverty) and U Can Crush Hunger (food insecurity); also an annual Haiti service trip (f17).)
Sources (1)
1. Leadership and Service | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/leadership-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Christian Appalachian Project: Embark on our annual spring break service trip”
  An annual spring break service trip with the Christian Appalachian Project.
  “U Can Crush Hunger: Play a part in the fight against food insecurity”
  U Can Crush Hunger supports the Community Harvest Food Bank against food insecurity.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service run through Campus Ministry, which works with the St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center, in the Catholic mission.)
Sources (2)
1. Spiritual Accompaniment | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/spiritual-counseling-care · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campus Ministry works closely with St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center on campus.”
  Campus Ministry works with the St. Benedict the Moor Justice Center on campus.
2. Leadership and Service | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/leadership-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “March for Life: Join us as we demonstrate generous love by participating in student trips to local and national marches”
  Student trips to local and national March for Life events are offered.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is offered on campus daily Monday through Friday and on Saturday and Sunday, with adoration Monday through Friday.
Sources (2)
1. Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
  Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.
  “Saturday Mass: 11 a.m. in a rotation of locations on campus”
  Saturday Mass is at 11 a.m. at rotating locations on campus.
  “Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
  Sunday Mass is at 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi.
2. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Adoration takes place in the Oratory of Saint Francis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
  Adoration is held in the Oratory of St. Francis Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Theology (BA) major is offered, described as immersed in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
Sources (1)
1. Theology (BA) | University of Saint Francis, Fort Waynesf.edu/programs/theology-ba · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Be immersed within the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and learn from its greatest thinkers”
  A Theology (BA) major is offered, immersed in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
Service and justice trips are offered, including annual spring break and Haiti trips and March for Life trips.
Sources (1)
1. Leadership and Service | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/leadership-and-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Christian Appalachian Project: Embark on our annual spring break service trip”
  An annual spring break service trip with the Christian Appalachian Project.
  “Formula for Life: Venture on our annual service trip to Haiti”
  An annual service trip to Haiti (Formula for Life).
  “March for Life: Join us as we demonstrate generous love by participating in student trips to local and national marches”
  Student trips to local and national March for Life events are offered.

Concerns

Visitation of opposite-sex guests is limited to set hours, and overnight guests must be the same sex as the host.
Sources (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026 | University of Saint Francissf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STU-Student-Handbook-2026_v1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Guests of the opposite sex are allowed to visit only during Visitation Hours:”
  Opposite-sex guests may visit only during published visitation hours.
  “Overnight guests must be of the same sex as the host(s) and must be registered with the Residence Hall Director.”
  Overnight guests must be the same sex as the host and be registered.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, University of Saint Francis

Address: 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Location: On campus
Facilities: Oratory of St. Francis (Mass and adoration), kitchens, common rooms, offices and meeting rooms

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Source: sf.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sf.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sf.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 5

March for Life tripsOff campus
Student trips to local and national March for Life events, in Fort Wayne and Washington, D.C.
sf.edu
Christian Appalachian Project spring break tripOff campus
Annual spring break
Annual spring break service trip dedicated to helping people in need.
sf.edu
Formula for Life (Haiti)Off campus
Annual
Annual service trip to Haiti.
sf.edu
St. Benedict the Moor Justice CenterOn campus
Justice Center on campus that offers support services, leadership development and social justice programming, working with Campus Ministry.
sf.edu
U Can Crush Hunger
Supports the Community Harvest Food Bank in the fight against food insecurity.
sf.edu

Faith formation 2

Bible study gatheringsOn campus
Student-led Bible studies held in the residence halls, run through Campus Ministry.
sf.edu
Prayer and faith-sharing groups
Small group discussions dedicated to prayer, Scripture and faith-based topics.
sf.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Cougars for Life
Student pro-life club founded in 2019 to organize and activate pro-life students on campus.
sf.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

Praise and Worship
Monthly
Monthly communal worship centered on personal testimony and music, led by the student worship band.
sf.edu
Feast of St. Francis
Each October
Celebration open to people of all faiths, including Scripture readings, songs, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
sf.edu

Retreats 1

Assisi Program annual retreats
Annual retreats within the four-year Assisi Program for selected students.
sf.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (4)

Mass Schedule | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Daily Mass (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.
“Daily Mass (Monday-Friday): 11 a.m. in the Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi”
Daily Mass is held Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oratory.
Bible Studies and Groups | University of Saint Francissf.edu/faith/bible-studies-and-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Explore God’s word through student-led Bible studies held in our residence halls.”
Campus Ministry runs student-led Bible studies held in residence halls.
Campus Ministry | University of Saint Francis, Fort Waynesf.edu/tour/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to offices and meeting rooms, the building includes kitchens and common rooms.”
The Campus Ministry building includes offices, meeting rooms, kitchens and common rooms.
Map and Directions | University of Saint Francissf.edu/about/maps-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“2701 Spring Street | Fort Wayne, IN 46808”
The campus address is 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

61 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score55%
First-year retention 20% of score71%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 981 · ACT 20.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score11 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,311

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,601
Total students	1,852
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$18,196
Cost of attendance (per year)	$47,223
Median federal debt at graduation	$25,976
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	55%
First-year retention	71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$55,362
Admission rate	96%
Students receiving Pell grants	44%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	981
SAT reading & writing	440–540
SAT math	430–530
ACT composite	17–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: diocesefwsb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 152336
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne a Catholic college?: Yes. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its sponsor is Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.
What is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne’s Compass Score?: 81 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne?: Mass is listed at Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi and Rotating locations on campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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