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Colleges / University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis

Joliet, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate68%
Acceptance Rate68%

University of St. Francis Academics

University of St. Francis requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of St. Francis accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of St. Francis has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 65% of students who start college at University of St. Francis complete all the credits required within six years.

University of St. Francis offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: University of St. Francis may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At University of St. Francis?

University of St. Francis has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of St. Francis.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with University of St. Francis directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of St. Francis

When choosing a major, University of St. Francis students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of St. Francis.

Student Designed Majors

University of St. Francis allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of St. Francis does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About University of St. Francis


Does University of St. Francis Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of St. Francis does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of St. Francis Have An Online Program?

✅ University of St. Francis has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of St. Francis Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of St. Francis offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of St. Francis Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of St. Francis offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of St. Francis.

Does University of St. Francis Require Internships?

🟨 University of St. Francis does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About University of St. Francis


University of St. Francis Library

The main library on campus is the Brown Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of St. Francis

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of St. Francis does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of St. Francis have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of St. Francis has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of St. Francis include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,426

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

68%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$36,000

Out-of-State

$36,000

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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