University of St. Francis (IL)
Joliet, IL · Private
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University of St. Francis (IL) admitted 65.3% of applicants university-wide (1,469 of 2,250).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 65.3% | 1,469 | 2,250 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 1,260 | 1,800 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 175 | 250 |
| International applicants | 70.0% | 35 | 50 |
| Men | 61.3% | 538 | 878 |
| Women | 67.9% | 931 | 1,372 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,469 admitted students, 209 enrolled (14.2% yield).
University of St. Francis (IL) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1220
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of St. Francis (IL) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $54,890/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,110 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,780 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $54,890/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,547 |
| $30k–48k | $5,584 |
| $48k–75k | $10,749 |
| $75k–110k | $11,311 |
| Over $110k | $20,192 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Francis Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Heritage Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- USF Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- St. Francis Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Heritage Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of St. Francis (IL) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Freshman Admission Application
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Freshman Admission Application
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of St. Francis (IL) · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $63,926
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 66.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,079
- At graduation
University of St. Francis (IL) · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #293
- WSJ: #109
- Niche: #551
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Biological & life sciences (5%), Psychology (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of St. Francis (IL) U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.