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University of St Francis

#1208 in US ranking Joliet, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,285
Tuition & fees
$40,314
Avg. aid
$28,878
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
1030–1220
ACT range
20–32

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$63,629
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of St Francis?

The university's Franciscan identity is reflected in observances associated with St. Francis, while homecoming and other scheduled campus gatherings bring students and alumni together. These events serve different purposes: one expresses the institution's heritage, and the other centers on community and athletics.

Event names, dates, and activities vary by year. Students who want to participate should consult the current university calendar rather than assume that a past celebration or program will recur in the same format.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of St Francis?

The University of St. Francis offers university-operated, coeducational housing to undergraduates, but most students commute. In the reported housing figures, about 21% of students lived on campus, so residence life is one option rather than the experience of a majority of the student body.

University housing includes access to high-speed internet. Students considering a room should check current building options, eligibility, application timing, contract length, and whether a meal plan is required for their placement. Dining arrangements and hours can vary by location and academic calendar; commuters should also check what food options are available during the hours they expect to be on campus. Housing availability should not be taken as a guarantee of a particular room.

University of St Francis Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

University of St Francis Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
21%
Campus size
22 acres

University of St Francis Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of St Francis Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Laverne and Dorothy Brown Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of St Francis Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of St Francis Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.