University of St Francis

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Joliet, IL

$35,000

Avg tuition

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About University of St Francis

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of St Francis is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Joliet, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,627, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,000.

Rankings

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#10 Ranked in Best Colleges in Illinois

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1180

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

89%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

65%

Hispanic

17%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

73%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$800
On-campus room and board	$10,210
On-campus other expenses	$3,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,200
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,120
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,120

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$49,010	$49,010
Off-campus without family	$47,120	$47,120
Off-campus with family	$39,920	$39,920

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Accounting
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Human Resources Development
	Finance, General
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
	Information Technology
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Superintendency and Educational System Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
	Nursing Practice
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Physician Assistant
	Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
	Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
8	History
	History, General
9	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
11	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
12	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
13	Psychology
	Psychology, General
14	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
15	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
16	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
17	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General
	Music Technology

University of St Francis

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of St Francis

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.