University of St Francis: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4448 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1233 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1157 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2683 of 4,392 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,306
- Graduates
- 1,879
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.stfrancis.edu
University of St Francis Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of St Francis has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 60% | 66% |
| Applicants | 1,888 | 723 | 1,165 |
| Admissions | 1,207 | 435 | 772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 89 | 149 |
909 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,603 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
129 or 56%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 900-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1931 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 714 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 283 (9%) |
| Asian | 108 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of St Francis is $16,455 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,707 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,378 |
| $48-75K | $15,264 |
| $75-110K | $19,548 |
| $110K+ | $20,057 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,000 | $14,382 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,000 | $14,382 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,000 | $14,382 |
| Fee in-district | $375 | |
| Fee in-state | $375 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 442 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,980 |
University of St Francis majors
University of St Francis has granted 451 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 437 master's across 19 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of St Francis.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 122 | 46 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 155 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 61 | 36 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 51 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 35 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 30 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | 21 | |
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Management Science | 15 | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 5 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Music Technology | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | |
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 451 | 437 | 32 |
University of St Francis has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 57% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of St Francis has published 591 scientific papers with 12,685 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 39 |
| 1993 | 6 | 50 |
| 1994 | 4 | 33 |
| 1995 | 5 | 38 |
| 1996 | 3 | 47 |
| 1997 | 6 | 74 |
| 1998 | 6 | 133 |
| 1999 | 11 | 169 |
| 2000 | 6 | 259 |
| 2001 | 4 | 267 |
| 2002 | 3 | 249 |
| 2003 | 5 | 280 |
| 2004 | 21 | 294 |
| 2005 | 9 | 293 |
| 2006 | 8 | 329 |
| 2007 | 15 | 294 |
| 2008 | 25 | 354 |
| 2009 | 13 | 355 |
| 2010 | 6 | 397 |
| 2011 | 27 | 420 |
| 2012 | 20 | 400 |
| 2013 | 24 | 424 |
| 2014 | 27 | 452 |
| 2015 | 21 | 461 |
| 2016 | 19 | 438 |
| 2017 | 31 | 492 |
| 2018 | 28 | 531 |
| 2019 | 23 | 565 |
| 2020 | 33 | 696 |
| 2021 | 23 | 820 |
| 2022 | 22 | 793 |
| 2023 | 30 | 798 |
| 2024 | 29 | 716 |
Notable alumni
-
Steve Parris
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Steven Michael Parris, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for four teams from 1995-2003. He played for 14 years, including his time in the minors.
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Natalie Manley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Natalie A. Manley is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 98th district since 2013. She is a member of the Democratic party. The 98th district includes all or parts of Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Crystal Lawns, Romeoville and Joliet.
-
Pat McGuire
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Pat McGuire was the Illinois State Senator for the 43rd district from his appointment in 2012 to January 13, 2021. The 43rd district includes all or part of Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Elwood, Fairmont, Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Preston Heights, Rockdale and Romeoville.
General info
| Alternative names | USF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 |
| Motto | Primo Unctio et Postea Speculatio Holiness First and Then Learning |
| Colors | brown, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 305 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 N Wilcox St Joliet, Illinois, 60435-6188 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 150,000 |
| Phone | 8157403400 |