About
The University of St. Francis (USF) is a private Franciscan university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois. It enrolls nearly 3,200 students at locations throughout the country with about 1,300 students at its main campus.
🇺🇸 USA · Illinois
University of St. Francis
- Private
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 65.3%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹35,79,748Out-of-state
- Students
- 1,223Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 13Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
65.3% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 30.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 63.93%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 63.9% (1,207/1,888; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
65.3%admitted
65 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
19% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite1030-1220
4001600
ACT composite20-32
136
What a year costs
₹47,80,199
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹35,79,748
- Housing₹11,25,305
- Books & supplies₹75,146
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹19,95,397 a year.
Outcomes and support
78.8%
Retention
66.8%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state
One teacher for every 13 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
7 programmes
- Certificate
- Bachelor's
- Postbachelor's certificate
- Master's
- Post-master's certificate
- Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
- Doctoral degree - other
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | bachelor |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Digital Humanities and Textual Studies | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Resources Management and Services | bachelor |
| International Business | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | bachelor |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | bachelor |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate65.29%
Total Applicants1574
Admitted Applicants1074
Enrolled Applicants204
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %1030
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %32
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹35,79,748
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,79,748
Average Housing Cost₹11,25,305
Books & Supplies₹75,146
Average Net Price₹12,21,680
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹19,95,397
Out-of-State Students8%
Student Body Diversity
African American10.22%
Asian2.94%
Hispanic34.1%
White44.73%
Multiracial3.11%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International3.27%
Unknown Race1.47%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate66.82%
Retention Rate78.76%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1223
Contact
Street Address500 Wilcox St
ZIP Code60435
Phone(800) 735-7500
Websitehttps://www.stfrancis.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/