University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Joliet, Illinois. University of St. Francis was founded in 1920 and now enrolls around 3,342 students a year, including 1,627 undergrads. University of St. Francis offers housing for up to 434 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of St. Francis! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of St. Francis's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of St. Francis students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of St. Francis has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of St. Francis has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of St. Francis on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of St. Francis on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to University of St. Francis for Fall 2022 is August 1.

Is University of St. Francis a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what University of St. Francis offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

University of St. Francis Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of St. Francis. Around 60% of applicants get into University of St. Francis each year. Last year, 1,914 students applied to University of St. Francis and 1,145 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of St. Francis

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of St. Francis, around 81% return for their sophomore year. Around 60% of students who started at University of St. Francis earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of St. Francis Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

University of St. Francis's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $22.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, University of St. Francis spends about $5,871 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of St. Francis

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of St. Francis meets 78% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of St. Francis full-time are awarded $29,797 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $30,078 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of St. Francis. Based on this information, how does University of St. Francis sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of St. Francis a good school for you?

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Where is University of St. Francis Located?

University of St. Francis is located in the suburban setting of Joliet, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago.

If you want to see University of St. Francis for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80/55 to Joliet, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International, Chicago Midway.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of St. Francis and Joliet are like without leaving home.

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