Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private university institution in Steubenville, established in 1946. Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private Catholic university founded in 1946 and operated by the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, it enrolls approximately 4,250 students across 40 undergraduate and 8 graduate programs, emphasizing rigorous academics integrated with Catholic faith formation.