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 | 800-735-7500 |
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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, IL |
| Campus size | 22 acres |
| County | Will |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 82 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 127 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 209 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 393 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 677 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,070 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 57 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 211 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 268 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 450 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 888 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,338 |
| Total enrollment | 1,338 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 45% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 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 | 7% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 21 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 22 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 18% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $38,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,900 |
| Fees | $1,415 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,230 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore) | 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 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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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.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Eric Ruiz |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Freshman Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 879 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 539 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,372 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 931 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,251 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,470 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | 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 |
| Application fee | $20 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 3.0 |
| High school GPA | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 33% |
| 500 - 599 | 44% |
| 600 - 699 | 19% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 508 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 34% |
| 500 - 599 | 43% |
| 600 - 699 | 13% |
| Average SAT math score | 480 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 34% |
| 18 - 23 | 22% |
| 24 - 29 | 34% |
| 30 - 36 | 11% |
| Average ACT score | 18 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.56 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 79% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 50% |
| Between four and five years | 14% |
| 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 | 280 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | 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 |
| At these US schools or through this program | Member of the Council of Independent Colleges Online Course Sharing Consortium offered through Acadeum |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (115) |
| 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 | Laverne and Dorothy Brown Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 32 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Rec Club, Student Activities Board, BSA, UVA, Alpha Phi (Greek) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 20% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 74% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 94% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 34% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| 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 | 450 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 888 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,338 |
| Total enrollment | 1,338 |
| 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.) |