University of St Francis: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4345 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1201 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1126 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2349 of 2,994 | For Healthcare Management (MHA) |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,343
- Graduates
- 1,731
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- 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 65% and is among the top 27% 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 | 65% | 61% | 68% |
| Applicants | 2,250 | 878 | 1,372 |
| Admissions | 1,469 | 538 | 931 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 209 | 82 | 127 |
890 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,500 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 1030-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 20-32 (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 | 1801 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 722 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 288 (9%) |
| Asian | 114 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 68 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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 $14,045 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 | $8,547 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,584 |
| $48-75K | $10,749 |
| $75-110K | $11,311 |
| $110K+ | $20,192 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,110 | $14,382 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,110 | $14,382 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,110 | $14,382 |
| Fee in-district | $375 | |
| Fee in-state | $375 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 443 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,980 |
University of St Francis majors
University of St Francis has granted 345 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 420 master's across 18 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of St Francis.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 160 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 102 | 27 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 35 | 45 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | 21 | |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 34 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 32 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 5 | |
| Human Resources Development | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | ||
| Music Technology | 6 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 345 | 420 | 35 |
University of St Francis has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 63% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of St Francis has published 621 scientific papers with 13,187 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 50 |
| 1994 | 4 | 33 |
| 1995 | 5 | 38 |
| 1996 | 3 | 48 |
| 1997 | 6 | 74 |
| 1998 | 6 | 135 |
| 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 | 355 |
| 2009 | 13 | 355 |
| 2010 | 6 | 398 |
| 2011 | 27 | 420 |
| 2012 | 21 | 400 |
| 2013 | 25 | 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 | 794 |
| 2023 | 30 | 800 |
| 2024 | 29 | 723 |
| 2025 | 35 | 614 |
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.
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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 | 288 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 N Wilcox St Joliet, Illinois, 60435-6188 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 150,000 |
| Phone | 8157403400 |