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Saint Francis University Women's Water Polo

Welcome to the Saint Francis University women's water polo recruiting profile. Saint Francis competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Collegiate Water Polo Association from Loretto, Pennsylvania. Led by head coach Jay O'Neil, Saint Francis University pairs a 77% acceptance rate with a 74% graduation rate and a $28,326 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Collegiate Water Polo Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,132
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
77%
State
Pennsylvania
City
Loretto
Address
132 Franciscan Way
Staff
Jay O'Neil
Head Coach
(814) 471-1212·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 42% of D1 women's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$56,920
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$62,101
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 20% of D1 women's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$25,288
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$25,288
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,880
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,326
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 30% of D1 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$473,741
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$108,092
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (814) 472-3000

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