About Franciscan University - Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Catholic university in Steubenville, Ohio. It is known for its strong Catholic identity and its location in the Ohio River Valley near the Pennsylvania border. The university serves undergraduate and graduate students in a residential campus setting.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and theology-related fields. It is especially well known for theology and philosophy, as well as for faith-based campus life and ministry-oriented programs. Franciscan emphasizes a Catholic liberal arts education integrated with spiritual formation.
- Catholic identity with a strong faith-based campus culture
- Private university offering undergraduate and graduate study
- Known for theology and philosophy alongside liberal arts and professional programs
- Transfer and CLEP credit are evaluated through official academic policies
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission