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University of St. Francis

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

University of St. Francis Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to University of St. Francis, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

University of St. Francis Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

University of St. Francis 2022 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 –– ––

Considering Applying Early to University of St. Francis?


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's Most Important for Getting Into University of St. Francis?

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

Admissions Factors at University of St. Francis

What does University of St. Francis consider 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

GPA and Testing


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 highlights 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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

University of St. Francis is test optional. 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.

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

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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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


University of St. Francis Admissions FAQs


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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

❌ No, University of St. Francis is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. 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?

✅ University of St. Francis's acceptance rate 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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University of St. Francis Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

68%

How hard is it to get into University of St. Francis? University of St. Francis is a somewhat selective institution. The University of St. Francis acceptance rate is 68%. This means that the institution accepts 68 out of every 100 applicants.

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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 ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 25

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

25 and Above

Good

20 to 25

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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University of St. Francis SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

920 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

450 - 590

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 580

University of St. Francis GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.47

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At University of St. Francis, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.47. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$36,000

Out-of-State

$36,000

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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