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University of St Francis

500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, IL 60435-6169, USA

University of St Francis award
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US ranking
position: 721
Tuition & fees per year: $40,314
Acceptance rate: 64.00%
Median alumni salary: $62,990
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1045 SAT, 23 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at University of St Francis?

The University of St Francis shows a graduation rate of 65%, placing it in the top 35% of institutions based on this metric. When broken down by gender, 70% of women graduate compared to 57% of men, with women's graduation rate also ranking in the top 35%, while men's rate is around the top 45%. This suggests that female students at the university tend to complete their studies at a higher rate than their male counterparts.

Looking at the timeline of degree completion, 47% of students graduate within four years, which again falls within the upper 45% percentile nationally. More students complete their degrees within six years, with a 65% graduation rate at this mark, reinforcing the university's competitive standing in this metric.

In terms of student persistence, the retention rate after the first year is 73%. Although this is considered average, it ranks in the lower 45% percentile, indicating some room for improvement in keeping students enrolled from year to year.

Overall, these statistics provide prospective students a quantitative view of academic progress and completion trends at University of St Francis, highlighting relatively strong graduation outcomes with nuanced gender differences and some challenges in retention.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of St Francis?

Graduates from University of St Francis experience varying earning potentials depending on their field of study. Those who pursued degrees in nursing and health-related administration demonstrate some of the strongest post-graduation earnings. For instance, graduates with a degree in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing earn approximately $64,208 on average, while those in Health and Medical Administrative Services earn around $62,462.

Business-related disciplines also show promising financial outcomes. Graduates in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods report average earnings of $48,712, followed closely by those with degrees in Accounting and Related Services at $44,734, and Marketing at $45,322.

Among the natural sciences, Biology majors earn about $25,799, and Psychology graduates can expect an average income of $23,933. Those completing programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development for specific levels and methods may earn around $41,190, indicating respectable returns for education-focused students. Additionally, graduates in Communication and Media Studies report earnings near $17,952, while those in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management make approximately $31,009.

University of St Francis Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 65%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 47%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 65%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

University of St Francis Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

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 Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

538

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

055

Education

21223

English Language and Literature/Letters

606

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

112

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

191130

Mathematics and Statistics

224

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

325

Psychology

20828

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

5712

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

718

Social Sciences

101

Visual and Performing Arts

71017

Health Professions and Related Programs

18928217

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

265278

History

617

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

19146237

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

20121

Health Professions and Related Programs

9923122

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

352257

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

21930