ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Recognized in Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide for Value and Impact
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 for the , underscoring its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and impactful.
The rankings are distinctive in their focus on what colleges do for their students, the country, and the common good. These rankings evaluate institutions based on social mobility, research, and community service, highlighting universities that contribute to the public good while ensuring access and opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
In addition to this honor, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has recently achieved strong recognition in several other national rankings. The university was highlighted in the rankings, where it was ranked #217 out of 500 institutions in the overall rankings and #209 in the category of social mobility. Additionally, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ is a 10-year recipient of the Overall Colleges of Distinction, Catholic College of Distinction, and Pennsylvania College of Distinction, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to student-centered education and values-based learning.
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ in Loretto, PA, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings. ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has most recently been in the news for its blessing and dedication of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program. Both events mark key milestones in the University's ongoing commitment to regional workforce development in the aviation sector.
For more information about ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ’s rankings and academic programs, please visit francis.edu/blog/category/distinctions or contact University Communications and Marketing at marketing@francis.edu.