University of St Francis

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Joliet, IL
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,074

Location Joliet, Illinois
Website stfrancis.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#355

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of St. Francis (USF) occupies a main campus in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 35 miles southwest of Chicago, with its primary academic buildings centered in a historic district along Wilcox Street. Originally established in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Mary Immaculate as a women's college, USF transitioned to full coeducational status in 1971. The university maintains a Catholic Franciscan identity while operating as a private institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in nursing, healthcare, business, and education. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Tower Hall, constructed in 1922, and the more recent LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall. Traditional undergraduate students are housed in three residence halls on the main campus, while the university's athletic programs compete in the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

University of St Francis is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/32
GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

65.3%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,110

Costs for University of St Francis
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,110
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$11,980
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,000
Total One Year Cost		$53,890

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of St Francis are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 41% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Education, and 14% in Business.