University of St Francis: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1219 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1144 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2511 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,414
- Graduates
- 1,883
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 55% | 60% |
| Applicants | 2,198 | 834 | 1,343 |
| Admissions | 1,284 | 460 | 809 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 214 | 92 | 122 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
943 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,638 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 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 1030-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of St Francis are 21-30 (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 | 2069 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 668 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 268 (8%) |
| Asian | 116 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 79 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of St Francis is $18,560 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 | $14,515 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,755 |
| $48-75K | $18,237 |
| $75-110K | $22,124 |
| $110K+ | $23,594 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,000 | $13,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,000 | $13,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,000 | $13,950 |
| Fee in-district | $375 | |
| Fee in-state | $375 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 438 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,430 |
University of St Francis majors
University of St Francis has granted 426 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 441 master's across 16 programs, and 36 doctorate degrees in Superintendency and Educational System Administration. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of St Francis.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 165 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 127 | 30 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 59 | 57 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | ||
| Management Science | 16 | 20 | |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 36 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Social Work | 13 | 10 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 2 | |
| Nursing Administration | 10 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Music Technology | 5 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 426 | 441 | 36 |
University of St Francis has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 63% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of St Francis has published 516 scientific papers with 9,293 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 30 |
| 1992 | 6 | 34 |
| 1993 | 6 | 37 |
| 1994 | 2 | 32 |
| 1995 | 5 | 32 |
| 1996 | 3 | 30 |
| 1997 | 4 | 46 |
| 1998 | 6 | 101 |
| 1999 | 10 | 119 |
| 2000 | 7 | 187 |
| 2001 | 5 | 188 |
| 2002 | 3 | 179 |
| 2003 | 3 | 205 |
| 2004 | 23 | 222 |
| 2005 | 9 | 229 |
| 2006 | 8 | 275 |
| 2007 | 11 | 262 |
| 2008 | 17 | 268 |
| 2009 | 11 | 309 |
| 2010 | 5 | 352 |
| 2011 | 22 | 328 |
| 2012 | 21 | 305 |
| 2013 | 27 | 311 |
| 2014 | 22 | 350 |
| 2015 | 22 | 352 |
| 2016 | 21 | 334 |
| 2017 | 23 | 396 |
| 2018 | 29 | 424 |
| 2019 | 21 | 450 |
| 2020 | 33 | 514 |
| 2021 | 21 | 637 |
| 2022 | 20 | 607 |
| 2023 | 29 | 633 |
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 | 313 |
| 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 |