University of St Francis Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of St Francis is a private research university in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling about 1,223 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.29% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,926 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $38,110
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,006 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 65.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,223 87.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1141
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,736
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,888
- Room & Board: $11,980 annual estimate
University of St Francis: what the data shows
Common questions about University of St Francis, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of St Francis?
University of St Francis is located in Joliet, IL (ZIP 60435-6188).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of St Francis public or private?
University of St Francis is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of St Francis cost?
Published tuition: $38,110.
Average net price after aid: $13,006.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,547 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,584 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,749 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,311 |
| $110,001+ | $20,192 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $152,440.
How hard is it to get into University of St Francis?
Admission rate: 65.29%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1141 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of St Francis?
Total enrollment: 1,223 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,736 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,731 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of St Francis?
150%-time completion rate: 66.82%.
First-year retention: 78.8%.
What do graduates of University of St Francis earn?
Median earnings: $56,648 six years after entry; $63,926 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,079.
39.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of St Francis known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Curriculum and Instruction (160 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (129 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (80 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (41 completions)
- Social Work (37 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (37 completions)
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration (34 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (32 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (31 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of St Francis a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 65.29%; completion rate 66.82%; median earnings $63,926 at 10 years; net price $13,006. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$38,110
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of St Francis was $38,110.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,006
2024 Value
In 2024 University of St Francis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,006.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,024 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,006 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$152,440 4-Year Tuition
$11,980 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,890 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$203,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of St Francis.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of St Francis was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of St Francis in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,970 | $27,970 | $17,873 |
| 2014 | $28,790 | $28,790 | $17,059 |
| 2015 | $29,950 | $29,950 | $17,613 |
| 2016 | $30,840 | $30,840 | $17,854 |
| 2017 | $31,470 | $31,470 | $18,571 |
| 2018 | $32,320 | $32,320 | $18,355 |
| 2019 | $34,000 | $34,000 | $17,538 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $17,102 |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $16,578 |
| 2022 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $18,409 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | $37,000 | $15,834 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65.29% Acceptance Rate
1,888 Total Applicants
1,207 Students Admitted
238 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.72% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1141
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of St Francis reported total enrollment of about 1,223 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.7%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%), and Black or African American (10.2%). About 39.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of St Francis in 2024 is 1,223 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,736 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,731 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.93% 100% Completion Time
66.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.93% of students graduating from University of St Francis completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Curriculum and Instruction: 21% male / 79% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of St Francis.
Return on Investment
$21,079 Median Student Debt
$63,926 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1128.78% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of St Francis.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 55 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Curriculum and Instruction: 160 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 129 completions
3. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 80 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 41 completions
5. Social Work: 37 completions
6. Physician Associate/Assistant: 37 completions
7. Superintendency and Educational System Administration: 34 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 32 completions
9. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 31 completions
Most popular programs at University of St Francis.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of St Francis graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of St Francis from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,272
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,677
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of St Francis is a private non-profit institution located in Joliet, IL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Curriculum and Instruction, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,223 students. Student body composition includes White (44.7%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%), Black or African American (10.2%). The admission rate is 65.29%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1141. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.82%. Approximately 39.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Joliet, IL 60435-6188
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, University of St Francis provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of St Francis located?
University of St Francis is located in Joliet, IL.
What is University of St Francis's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of St Francis is 65.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,888 applicants and 1,207 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of St Francis cost?
Reported tuition is $38,110 and average net price is $13,006 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,980 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of St Francis?
University of St Francis reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,736 students, White (44.7%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of St Francis?
About 42.4% of students at University of St Francis are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of St Francis?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of St Francis reports midpoint SAT about 1141 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of University of St Francis earn?
Median earnings are $56,648 six years after entry and $63,926 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of St Francis?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of St Francis students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,079.
Is University of St Francis public or private?
University of St Francis is a private nonprofit institution located in Joliet, IL.
Is University of St Francis an HBCU?
No. University of St Francis is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of St Francis a tribal college?
No. University of St Francis is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Joliet, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.