University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Joliet, IL 60435
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https://www.stfrancis.edu/| Feature | Note |
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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, First professional, 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 | 93 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 122 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 215 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 123 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 408 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 768 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,176 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 57 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 181 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 238 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 465 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 949 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,414 |
| Total enrollment | 1,414 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 49% |
| 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 | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $38,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,110 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,980 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic 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 | |
| Financial aid phone | 815-740-5097 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $38,635 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 85% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,409 |
| Scholarship or grant | $33,047 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $34,430 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 78% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,546 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,343 |
| Work study | $1,412 |
| * "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 | 181 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 170 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 820 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 748 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 75% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $28,546 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | 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 |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Eric Ruiz |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Freshman Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| 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 | 834 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 460 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,343 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 809 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 123 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,177 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,269 |
| 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 | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | 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 | |
| 400 - 499 | 30% |
| 500 - 599 | 47% |
| 600 - 699 | 17% |
| 700 - 800 | 1% |
| SAT math | |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 139 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13.16:1 |
| 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 | Guaranteed |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Eric Wignall |
| Grad admissions contact title | VP Admissions |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-735-7500 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 465 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 949 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,414 |
| Total enrollment | 1,414 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition* | $14,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $14,382 |
| Fees | $375 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |