University of St Francis: Review & Facts

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University of St Francis is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,300 students enrolled. This college was established in 1847 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Joliet, Illinois.

USF is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of St Francis.

Majors
Offered
65
University of St Francis implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Nursing, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of St Francis student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to Illinois average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of St Francis is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at USF is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $36,000 per academic year. The additional fees at USF not covered by tuition are around $400; which comes to $36,400 annually.

Read the details about USF additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
58%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,198 applications were submitted and 1,284 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at USF in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
University of St Francis offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at USF, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
USF provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of St Francis. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, USF appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of St Francis Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of St Francis
500 N Wilcox St
Joliet, Illinois
60435-6188, USA
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