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University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois 60435-6188

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

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

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64%Acceptance
1055SAT Avg
1,292Students
13:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$63,926Earnings 10yr
$16,284Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of St Francis Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1055

Reading & WritingMid: 525
460590
MathMid: 520
440580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1055

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,284

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (77)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Fighting Saints

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
34 mi(59 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
105 mi(182 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
159 mi(276 min)

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