Founded: 1946

Type of institution: Medium-size university

Setting: Small city

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,049 (2008–09 academic year)

Total undergraduate cost: $26,000 (tuition, room and board for 2009–10)

Undergraduate majors: 41

Five Key Points

1.   Owned and led by the Franciscans who are a visible presence on campus.

2.   Faithful Catholicism permeates every aspect of campus life.

3.   The faith-centered household system is strong, supportive and notable.

4.   Forty percent of undergraduates major in theology or catechetics.

5.   The university has unique ties to the Catholic charismatic movement.