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University of St Francis

University of St Francis is a small, private institution located in Joliet, il. Founded in 1920, University of St Francis offers undergraduate degrees in 78 majors.

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4 Year, Private
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1,343 undergraduates
$37,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of St Francis? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 65.3%
SAT score average 1141
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of St Francis is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Curriculum and Instruction
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Educational Administration and Supervision
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,980
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $52,780
Average financial aid package $34,430
Estimated cost $18,350 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,980
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $52,780
Average financial aid package $34,430
Estimated cost $18,350 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of St Francis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,343, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

3,074

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
59%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of St Francis, students love their Rec Club. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

500 N Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435
8007357500
https://www.stfrancis.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Rec club

Student activities board

Bsa

Uva

Alpha phi (greek)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of St Francis to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of St Francis?

University of St Francis is located in Joliet, il.

What is the acceptance rate at University of St Francis? 

The acceptance rate for University of St Francis is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for University of St Francis?

The average high school GPA for University of St Francis students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of St Francis?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of St Francis including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $211,120.

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