University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435

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https://www.stfrancis.edu/
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Main telephone 815-740-3400
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Catholic
Date founded 1920
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 24 acres
County Will
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Number of full time, freshmen men 83
Number of full time, freshmen women 119
Total number of full time freshmen 202
Number of part time, freshmen men 1
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of part time freshmen 2
Total number of freshmen men 84
Total number of freshmen women 120
Total number of freshmen 204
Number of full time, undergraduate men 419
Number of full time, undergraduate women 831
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,250
Number of part time, undergraduate men 61
Number of part time, undergraduate women 261
Total number of part time undergraduates 322
Total number of undergraduate males 480
Total number of undergraduate females 1,092
Total number of undergraduate students 1,572
Total enrollment 1,572
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 3%
Black 9%
Hispanic 26%
White 51%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 8%
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Percentage of students 25 or older 23%
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Tuition year 2022-2023
Full time costs are based on x units per year 30 credits
In-state tuition $36,000
Out-of-state tuition $36,000
Books and supplies $800
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,430
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Campus/location Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) Yes
Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Children of alumni Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Bruce Foote
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid Services
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 815-740-5097
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $30,999
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 80%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,187
Scholarship or grant $27,986
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $27,606
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 78%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,243
Scholarship or grant $24,195
Work study $2,580
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 203
Number of freshmen who received aid 187
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 1,046
Number of undergraduates who received aid 943
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 72%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $35,927
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
United Negro College Fund Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Eric Ruiz
Admissions contact title Director of Freshman Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-735-7500
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 613
Number of male applicants accepted 410
Number of male applicants who enrolled 84
Number of female applicants 961
Number of female applicants accepted 664
Number of female applicants who enrolled 120
Total number of applicants 1,574
Total number of applicants accepted 1,074
Total number of applicants who enrolled 204
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline August 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.5
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Letters of recommendation (#) 2
Letters of recommendation Required for some students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Not considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Life long learning Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400 5%
400 - 499 30%
500 - 599 47%
600 - 699 17%
700 - 800 1%
SAT math
Under 400 8%
400 - 499 32%
500 - 599 40%
600 - 699 18%
700 - 800 2%
ACT score
12 - 17 11%
18 - 23 56%
24 - 29 33%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.47
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 73%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 39%
Between four and five years 22%
Between five and six years 2%
Letters of recommendation 2, required for some students
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 319
Student faculty ratio 13.2:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credits
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements Yes
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Brown Library
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
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School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services Mock interviews
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Grad admissions contact person Eric Wignall
Grad admissions contact title VP Admissions
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-735-7500
Number of undergraduate men 480
Number of undergraduate women 1,092
Total number of undergraduate students 1,572
Total enrollment 1,572
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.