Steubenville, OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Very welcoming inviting facility alive with their Catholic spirit. The professors are alive in Catholic spirit and always welcoming to talk to. The students promote their Catholic faith, and help you develop yours. The students aren't afraid to stand up for their faith and what they believe in.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is, overall, a great school. We are a passionately catholic university, so we are the place to be for young Catholic seeking to grow in their faith. The food or some of the older dorms may not be the best, but the atmosphere and beauty of the campus up for it. It seemed natural to attend Franciscan after living in the Steubenville area for my whole life. I truly enjoyed my four years of undergraduate work in Computer Information Science. I look forward to continuing my education with Franciscan's Master of Business Administration as a part of their 4 plus 1 program.

Amazing academics; classes are very rigorous and demanding. Beautiful campus but is smells like the coke plant that is down river. Freshman can't have cars, but it is easy to make friends with cars. You can walk around campus at all hours of the day and feel completely safe, but if you venture into Steubenville be wary. Only go here if you are intensely Catholic, otherwise it can be suffocating.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is a one of a kind school. Although the University is centered on the Catholic faith--it is welcoming to all people. At the same time it is a like a close knit family and a safe place to express my faith. The class sizes are small and the professors do well at explaining concepts and being available to help when needed. There are a vast variety of activities from dancing to music to anime to many other unusual special clubs. There are also many sports as well. The dorms are always clean, welcoming, and the University supplies students with furniture. The food is phenomenal! The food is made fresh and their are several vegetarian and vegan options. There is an all you can eat Cafeteria. The University also has other options of food such as an on campus cafe and a pub that serves burgers mac and cheese, and more. Finally, there is lots of fun for the family. There are several cinemas, white water rafting, stores, historical, and other fun sites to see for visitors and or families of students.

Franciscan University of Steubenville is one of the most prestigious Catholic schools in the country—and for good reason. In my opinion, the classes and professors are unmatched in their respective fields. The liberal arts classes are not only informative, they are life changing.

I love Franciscan. No University is perfect, but I am very happy to be here, and I know that I am growing and maturing as an individual. The campus itself is beautiful place to be the buildings and greenery are very calming. I am enjoying a variety of artistic opportunities and interests that I had expected to be a lot harder to participate in. I've been able to work in a live radio station, perform theatrical scenes for my classmates while earning college credit, and I get to pursue my career in music both in classes, as a Music Major, and in other events put on by the University. I believe I have found a place where I can throughly deepen my relationship with God and follow His Plan for me to thrive and enjoy the life and passions He gave me. I have been immersed in an environment where I can let my creativity free-- including writing my own music--and feel safe being who I am. I have been given the chance to heal the anxieties formed in my past and create a beautiful future for myself, especially through the caring counselors who are a part of our Health Center Staff. I am so glad that this is the place I get to live and receive an education.

I LOVE FRANCISCAN AND THE COMMUNITY THERE. They seek the students first and everything is done for the glory of God the Father!

I absolutely loved visiting! I cannot wait to enroll in the Fall 2019 semester. I am Catholic; however, I do not pray every chance I have. Franciscan has opportunities for students to pray whenever they want, but it is not required. Franciscan has a little bit of everything for everyone. People in the offices are very nice to talk to and always return calls and help out right away. The professors that I have met are also very nice.

I like my school, primarily because its academics (at least in my branch of study) are strong, intellectually rigorous, and engaging. Professors are knowledgeable and generally accessible, with some exceptions (eg department heads, who are very hard to get help from). Since I think academics is the essence of college/university and so that should (in my opinion) be the essential criterion one uses to assess an institution of higher learning, I must say I don’t like my school’s administration. I find them to be generally apathetic to reports of student harassment and other disruptions among the student body. Rather than addressing student concerns, they have a tendency to skirt issues and side with defendants. I also find campus culture to be intellectually restricted (academics are not, but general culture is) and highly pretentious.

Franciscan University is a great school in regards to academics and religion. As their motto states, "Academically Excellent, Passionately Catholic." The relationship between the faculty and students provides a opportunistic learning environment. Extracurricular activities serve to provide organizations, clubs, and teams for everyone's interest. The students are always thriving whether it is in improving their academics, creating lifelong friends, growing closer to God, or making a difference in the world.