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University of St Francis

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 380
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Joliet, Illinois, University of St Francis is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of St Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, University of St Francis emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at University of St Francis suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,000

Cost of attendance at University of St Francis in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,000

Cost of attendance at University of St Francis in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of St Francis received on average $26,779 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,779
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 49% $4,382 $446,935
Other Federal Grant 105 50% $5,873 $616,655
State Grant/Scholarships 99 47% $4,878 $482,881
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 208 100% $21,493 $4,470,570
Total Grant & Scholarships 208 100% $26,779 $5,570,106

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of St Francis students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of St Francis students is 64.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.1%.

64.6%

  • African American 36.4% 4 students
  • white 72.2% 78 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 48.8% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 91.7% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-States Football Association
  • Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of St Francis provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of St Francis offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)