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University of St. Francis
Joliet,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate68%
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About University of St. Francis
Currently celebrating 100 years of excellence in higher education, the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois is a welcoming community of learners that's inspired by Franciscan, Catholic values. Nearly 4,000 students of varying ages and backgrounds study on campus or online. They come to USF from all kinds of places, for all kinds of reasons, which makes for a rich and stimulating learning environment. USF offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 50,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu.
University of St. Francis is a private, religious university in the suburb of Joliet, Illinois. University of St. Francis was founded in 1920. The university currently enrolls around 3,426 students per year, including 1,572 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of St. Francis
It is moderately difficult to get into University of St. Francis. Around 68% of applicants get into University of St. Francis each year. In 2022, 1,574 students applied to University of St. Francis and 1,074 were admitted.
| University of St. Francis Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 45% |
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University of St. Francis is located in the town of Joliet, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.
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College Info
University of St. Francis Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of St. Francis is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of St. Francis SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
920 - 1170
Math SAT Range
450 - 590
Reading SAT Range
470 - 580
University of St. Francis Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$48,230
In State$48,230
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$36,000
$36,000
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,430
$11,430
Books
$800
$800
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of St. Francis is like? There are approximately 3,426 students enrolled at University of St. Francis, including 1,572 undergraduate students and 1,854 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from IL and 8% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time20%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,426
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
68%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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