Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of St Francis is a private institution in Joliet with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1055, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,926 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,284.
Established
1920
Motto
Primo Unctio et Postea Speculatio
Mascot
Bernie the St. Bernard
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
64%Acceptance
1055SAT Avg
1,292Students
13:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$63,926Earnings 10yr
$16,284Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate63.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1055
Reading & WritingMid: 525
460590
MathMid: 520
440580
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2025
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$37,000
Room & Board$11,980
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$45,375
Average Net Price$16,284
Median Debt at Graduation$21,079
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,707
$30–48K$13,378
$48–75K$15,264
$75–110K$19,548
$110K+$20,057
Programs (77)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,292
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
Race & Ethnicity
White 49%
Black 10%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 4%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate64.6%
Freshman Retention73.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$56,648
8 Years$62,784
10 Years$63,926
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$54,600
Men
$61,500
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fighting Saints
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia