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. Out of 1,574 applications received in 2023, 1,074 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to University of St. Francis, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

University of St. Francis Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of St. Francis's admissions stats.

University of St. Francis 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	45%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	9%
Waitlist	No

University of St. Francis Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of St. Francis.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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University of St. Francis does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to University of St. Francis

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of St. Francis Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of St. Francis

Wondering what factors are considered by University of St. Francis during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with University of St. Francis for more information on admission factors.

University of St. Francis 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of St. Francis, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of St. Francis's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	2	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of St. Francis?

Students admitted to University of St. Francis have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of St. Francis has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 45% of University of St. Francis's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of St. Francis?

To be competitive with other University of St. Francis applicants, you should aim to score between 920 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of St. Francis 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 920, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of St. Francis students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of St. Francis students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of St. Francis, you should strive to earn between 20 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of St. Francis's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of St. Francis students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to University of St. Francis

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of St. Francis.

Transfer students can enroll in University of St. Francis during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of St. Francis Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of St. Francis?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of St. Francis.

Does University of St. Francis accept transfer credits?

✅ University of St. Francis accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of St. Francis accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does University of St. Francis accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of St. Francis accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of St. Francis?

❌ No, University of St. Francis is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is University of St. Francis's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of St. Francis is 68%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of St. Francis?

❌ University of St. Francis does not offer early decision.

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