Overview
Established by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, the University of St. Francis is a Franciscan Catholic liberal arts college in the Chicagoland area. St. Francis is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing, and Education conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors. As a Catholic school, St. Francis celebrates mass on weekdays and Sundays at the St. Joseph Chapel. Additionally, university ministry sponsors two student retreats each year.
Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$16,761
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1140
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $37,000 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,000 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,392
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,719
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,224
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
49%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5171
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,719
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,610,304
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,153,255
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,702
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,725
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,242
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,656
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2198
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
167
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | June 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1140
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,297
Total Number of Undergrads
1,414
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
57
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
64
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
18%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Saints
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Total Male Athletes
344
Total Female Athletes
204
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of St Francis Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,500
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
University of St. Francis
Advocate Health Care
Presence Health
Chicago Public Schools
OSF HealthCare
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,725
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$224
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIt has a diverse population of students and faculty. The environment is very welcoming and hospitality orientated. Also, the college offers many programs and clubs to get you involved around campus.
Tyon from Chicago, IL
A school that has a strong Catholic foundation, promoting a great college experience, within the inviting city. The teachers are very helpful and experts in the area of teaching. The class sizes are small which allows for an easy learning environment.
Eric from Channahon, IL
The liberal arts education pushed here at USF helps me to create a strong foundation for my future learning! All the faculty are open and willing to help you succeed!
Chelsea from Lena, IL
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