Saint Francis University Reviews

"Great small school in a small town. Beautiful area with great campus though it is about a 30 minute drive to Altoona PA where most of the shopping and activities are available. phenomenal physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy programs"

"This online course was ridiculously easy. How did I really earn a Master's for this?! This school really cheapens what a "Master's" is supposed to be."

"Easy to work with, assisted whenever possible."

"Saint Francis University is a beautiful campus with many opportunities. It has excellent professors and I received a great education the past 4 years. The PA program is good, it can be a little unorganized at times but we are flexible. It's a very good program and I feel that when I'm done I will be a great PA. This school is a great small school that is quaint and has good programs for health."

"My college provided a great education and ample experiences to make lifelong friends."

"The pros about this program is that the classes are later in the evening, that way I have the opportunity to work throughout the day and then go to classes in the evening. The cons however are that the classes are 3 hours at night and does not give much time in order to do homework in the evening."

"I did not love where I went to college. I did receive a good education, but it was too small and very outdated in terms of technology and classrooms. The year after I graduated they made many improvements."

"One key pro of my graduate program is the interaction with professionals in the HR field. The professors have knowledgeable experience that helps students understand how to apply the learned skills of HR. Also, the small class sizes give students the opportunities to have more one-on-one time with their professors. The scope of the graduate program incorporates all areas of HR, however I do not feel as though there are enough opportunities around the area for graduate students to get hands-on experience in comparison to other universities.Read Less"

"The price is more expensive than many other graduate programs. For the area I will be entering in HR, the coursework had very little to do with what I will be doing in my career. This was expressed to the faculty I had, who were excellent educators, but didn't appreciate me voicing the low impact this will have in my career. Too much work for an online course that had nothing to do with my objectives or those, from speaking with my supervisors, who will be leading my career. Would not recommend Saint Francis to those entering HR/Recruiting.Read Less"

"Overall it is an amazing graduate program for the working individual. Working full time and going to school is hard; they understand that and work around working schedules (night classes, online classes, etc.) I am happy with my choice, sometimes it can get overwhelming; however, that is what school is all about."

"The faculty that teach the MBA program at SFU are a perfect combination of practitioners and teachers. They are often go above and beyond to assist students outside of normal class hours to ensure they understand the material and are set up for success."

"I work full-time and attend MBA classes in the evening. The quality of the teaching is fantastic and the support from the staff is great. I can't really rate the campus as most of my classes are held off campus."

"Saint Francis University is known for its health sciences graduate programs. Nevertheless, Saint Francis University does an amazing job helping and guiding those who choose to pursue a graduate degree in areas other than Health Sciences. I think its administration and faculty focuses a great deal in working with each graduate student so that they make the best out of their experience. I am grateful to have such caring professors who not only enjoy teaching, but go out of their way to assist us if we are stuck or lost. Most of my professors teach through experience. They are lawyers, HR administrators, benefit specialists, and more. In my opinion, this is an advantage to us. We learn first-hand and are able to receive more information that a textbook does not have. Not to mention it is a great source to network off of. I am glad I chose to pursue to attain a masters in Human Resource Management through Saint Francis.Read Less"

"There are plenty more pros than cons at Saint Francis University graduate program. The major pros would be the good relationships you can build with your teacher leading to a better educational experience. A con maybe the limited amount of class time. Only meeting once a week is difficult if the subject material is tough to grasp. However, I have enjoyed the program and all that it offers."

"I feel that my graduate experience at Saint Francis University has been very positive and rewarding. I was nervous to return back to classes with a family at home and working full-time. Also it has been about 10 years since I sat in a classroom, completed homework, and studied for exams. The program and professors made for a very smooth and easy transition into the classroom setting. The online courses have also helped with completing my degree in a timely manner. I highly recommend the MBA program at Saint Francis.Read Less"

"I took the Education Leadership masters because I want to do training and development in an organization. I think it was a great program taught by knowledgeable individuals, but sometimes assignments were difficult if you were not in a classroom or school district working."

"After completing my undergraduate degree at Saint Francis University, I continued to work towards my Master's in Human Resource Management. I really enjoy SFU overall, including the academic support, friendliness of the population, and beauty of the campus!"

"After completing my undergraduate degree in Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, I decided to pursue my MHRM at Saint Francis University through a Graduate Assistant position in the School of Business and Graduate Business programs. The MHRM program provided me with additional knowledge and skills that I will be able to use in my future career. I was given the opportunity to network with professors in the classroom and local professionals through collegiate and community organizations. The MHRM program has given me the tools and connections I need to pursue my career in HR. In addition to the benefits I've received, SFU has also offered a friendly environment that made my experience truly enjoyable.Read Less"

"Saint Francis has a very professional staff. The staff, professors are available whenever you need them and are quick to respond to your emails. They offer financial aid if you need it and are very accommodating to help you though the process. All of my classes are online so as far as social life and knowing the surrounding area, these do not apply to me. I love how I can take all my courses online, it is more convenient for me to finish school this way, as I do not live in Pennsylvania. The school also allows you to take the program as slow or as fast as you like. You can complete the MHS program in under 2 years or, if for some reason you cannot take classes one semester you have up to 5 years to finish the program. Saint Francis University fits my life style, I am honored to study here and to complete my graduate degree at this school.Read Less"

"Saint Francis University has an excellent MBA program both online and on campus with real world experience."