USF Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 65.29%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $38,110
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at USF:
- Total Enrollment: 3,074, including 1,500 online students
- 1,343 Undergraduate, 1,731 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 27.1% men, 72.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 92 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 21 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
USF Overview
University of St Francis (USF) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Joliet, IL. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The USF's tuition & fees is $38,110 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,878.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,074 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
USF's acceptance rate is 65.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.23%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 25.
USF ranked 13rd in Illinois Colleges rankings. University of St Francis is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of St Francis is $38,110. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,757.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,253 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,757.
| Undergraduate | $38,110 |
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| Graduate | $14,757 |
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| Undergraduate | $39,253 |
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| Graduate | $14,757 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of St Francis offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at USF
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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