Academic Program Accreditation
Creative Arts Programs
- Associate of Arts in Graphic Design
- Associate of Arts in Studio Art
- Bachelor of Arts in Animation
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Art Therapy
- Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
- Bachelor of Science in Visual Art Education
Accreditors
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Email: info@arts-accredit.org
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-0077
Email: caep@caepnet.org
- All NASAD-accredited creative art programs are offered partially through distance learning.
- Original Date of NASAD Accreditation: 2004
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2015
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2015.
- Date of Next Review: 2025
Education Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Visual Art Education
- Transition to Teaching, Visual Art Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Transition to Teaching
- Master of Science in Education, Special Education
Accreditor
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-0077
Email: caep@caepnet.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1972
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 7 years in 2024.
- Date of Next Review: 2031
Student Learning Outcomes Assessments
CAEP Institutional Reports
Candidate Performance Data
- HEA 1388 Report
Annual Reports
Federal Title II Reports
- Title II 2022 Traditional
- Title II 2022 Alternative
- Title II 2021 Traditional
- Title II 2021 Alternative
- Title II 2020 Traditional
- Title II 2020 Alternative
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Annual Reports
2024
- 2024 CAEP Annual Report
- #1 Completer Effectiveness: Completer Effectiveness Survey and Completer Survey
- #2 Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement: Principal Survey
- #3 Candidate Competency at Completion: Competency at Completion Surveys
- #4 Ability of Completers to be Hire:: 2023 Job Placements and Listings
2023
- 2023 CAEP Annual Report
- #1 Completer Effectiveness: Completer Effectiveness Survey and Completer Survey
- #2 Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement: Principal Survey
- #3 Candidate Competency at Completion: Teacher Survey Results
- #4 Ability of Completers to be Hire: 2022 Job Placements and Licensing
2022
- 2022 CAEP Annual Report
- #1 Completer Effectiveness: Completer Effectiveness Survey
- #2 Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement: Principal Survey
- #3 Candidate Competency at Completion: Teacher Survey Results
- #4 Ability of Completers to be Hire: 2021 Job Placements and Licensing
2021
- 2021 CAEP Annual Report
- #1 P-12 Learning: Traditional Report and Alternative Report
- #2 Teacher Effectiveness: 2019-20 Indicators of Teacher Effectiveness
- #3 Satisfaction of Employers: 2019-20 Satisfaction of Employers – Principal Survey
- #4 Satisfaction of Completers: 2019-2020 Satisfaction of Teachers – Teacher Survey
- #4 Satisfaction of Completers: Satisfaction of Completers – Education Survey Summer 2020
- #5 Graduation Rates: 2019-2020 Graduation Rates
- #6 Meeting Licensing Requirements: 2019-20 Ability of Completers to Meet Licensing and State Requirements
- #7 Hired in Education Positions: 2019-20 Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions
- #8 Student Loan Default Rates: Student Loan Default Rate Consumer Information
Saint Francis Student Default Rate
- Saint Francis Student Default Rate (Click on the Cohort Default Rate heading to view this data)
Health Sciences Programs
Associate of Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Abdominal-Extended
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Vascular
Accreditors
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and The Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
- Original Date of Accreditation: 2024
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for up to five years in 2024.
- Date of Next Review: No later than 2029
Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technician
Accreditor
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714- 8880
Email: info@naacls.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 2016
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2021
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2021.
- Date of Next Review: 2031
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science, Nursing program at the University of Saint Francis at the Fort Wayne campus located in Fort Wayne, IN, and at the Crown Point campus located in Crown Point, IN, are accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Applied Science, Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1993
- Date of Most Recent Review: September 2020
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 8 years in 2020.
- Date of Next Review: Fall 2028
Program Outcomes and Pass Rates
Pass Rate
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for the nursing program are posted below, as well as available online in the document entitled “NCLEX School Reports – ASN” (expand the Nursing Information & Nursing Program Information section).
- Pass Rate Fort Wayne: 2018: 94%, 2019: 78.9%, 2020: 85.2%, 2021: 74%, 2022: 71%, 2023: 97%
- Pass Rate Crown Point: 2018: 96%; 2019: 90%, 2020: 93%, 2021: 97%, 2022: 85%, 2023: 77%
Completion Rate
The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students who complete the nursing program in the amount of time equivalent to 100% and 150% of the program length.
- Fort Wayne Completion Rate: 92% for Class of 2022
- Crown Point Completion Rate: 51% for Class of 2022
Employment Rate
The University of Saint Francis completes an annual data collection whereby we integrate information gathered from student surveys, social media profiles, National Student Clearinghouse, and faculty and staff reports of the post-graduation pursuits of our recent graduates.
- Career Outcomes Rate AAS Nursing Fort Wayne: 98% for Class of 2018; 100% for Class of 2019; 96% for Class of 2020; 100% for Class of 2021; 100% for Class of 2022; 100% for Class of 2023
- Career Outcomes Rate AAS Nursing Crown Point: 80% for Class of 2018; 96% for Class of 2019; 100% for Class of 2020; 100% for Class of 2021; 100% for Class of 2022; 100% for Class of 2023
Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant program at the University of Saint Francis is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1993
- Date of Most Recent Review: September 2021
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 11 years in 2021.
- Date of Next Review: 2031
Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology
Accreditor
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1969
- Date of Most Recent Onsite Visit: 2021
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 8 years in 2012.
- Date of Next Review: 2030
Accreditor
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
264 Precision Blvd.
Telford, TN 37690
Phone: 817-283-2835
- Original Date of Accreditation: 2023
- Date of Most Recent Onsite Visit: 2023
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Provisional accreditation was granted for the Associate of Applied Science in 2023. Provisional accreditation for the Bachelor of Science is anticipated in July 2023.
Accreditor
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 113th Street N #7709
Seminole Florida, 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Email: mail@caahep.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1978
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2020
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2020.
- Date of Next Review: Anticipated for 2030
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing – St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Cooperative Program (Diploma to BSN)
Accreditor
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1999
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2019
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2019.
- Date of Next Review: 2029
Program Outcomes and Pass Rates
Pass Rate
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for the BSN program are posted below, as well as available online in the document entitled “NCLEX School Reports – BSN” (expand the Nursing Information & Nursing Program Information section).
BSN First-time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 2019: 98%, 2020: 97%, 2021: 92%, 2022: 98%, 2023: 98%, 2024: 92% (preliminary)
Completion Rate
The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students who complete the nursing program in the amount of time equivalent to 133% of the program length. The Saint Francis BSN completion rate is calculated based on entry of first clinical course to graduation.
- 2018: 82.4%
- 2019: 82%
- 2020: 94%
- 2021: 81%
- 2022: 89%
- 2023: 92%
Employment Rate
99% for the reporting year of 2023.
Saint Francis surveys all graduates 6-12 months after graduation. The BSN nursing faculty also attempts to verify employment directly with graduates. Based on the survey and the information collected from graduates directly, 99% of Saint Francis BSN graduates who pursue RN employment are employed within 12 months after graduation for the reporting year of 2023.
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Accreditor
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the accrediting body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600 extension 5400
Email: acend@eatright.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 2015
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2019
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Reaffirmation of accreditation was granted for 7 years in 2019. In 2020, accreditation was extended to 2027 due to COVID-19.
- Effective 6/5/2026, Saint Francis will no longer be offering this program, and the accreditation period will end at that time.
Accreditor
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Email: info@cswe.org
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1976
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2020
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 7 years in 2020.
- Date of Next Review: 2027
Note: Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing is no longer accepting new students – Fall 2022 transition to doctoral level.
Accreditor
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1998
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: All standards were met.
- Date of Next Review: 2034
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Accreditor
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
12000 Findley Road, Suite 275
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224
- Original Date of Accreditation: 1997
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: Continuing accreditation was granted for 10 years in 2024
- Date of Next Review: 2034
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner DNP
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership
- Family Nurse Practitioner – Post-master’s Certificate
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Post-master’s Certificate
Accreditor
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-887-6791
- Original Date of Accreditation: 2019
- Date of Most Recent Review: 2024
- Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: All standards were met.
- Date of Next Review: 2034
Completion Rate
The completion rate is a calculation that indicates the number of students in the entering cohort who completed the DNP program within 4 years.
| Entering Student Cohort Data | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in entering | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Number of completers | |||
| Completion Rate |
Employment Rate
Saint Francis surveys all graduates 6-12 months after graduation. The employment rate for Saint Francis’ DNP program is provided in the table below.
| Student Data | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Number in graduating class | 10 | |
| Employment Rate | 100% |
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