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University of St Francis Nursing Programs

University of St Francis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Joliet, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of St Francis Rankings

University of St Francis appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#6 of 29	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#27 of 143	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#186 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is University of St Francis?

Contact details for University of St Francis are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	500 N Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435-6188
Phone:	8157403400
Website:	www.stfrancis.edu/
Admissions:	www.stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-services/

How Do I Get Into University of St Francis?

You can apply to University of St Francis online at: https://myusf.stfrancis.edu/portal/apply

University of St Francis is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of St Francis

These are the things University of St Francis considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of St Francis?

University of St Francis maintains an acceptance rate of 65%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of St Francis, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 610. Math scores were between 510 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1220. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of St Francis ranged between 20 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of St Francis vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	878	538	61%
Women	1,372	931	68%

Can I Afford University of St Francis?

The average net price after aid at University of St Francis is $16,284. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,110
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,110
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$38,110
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,110

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at University of St Francis receive some form of financial aid (238 students).

Nearly 83% of students at University of St Francis receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,878 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,321.

Student Loan Debt

76% of University of St Francis undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,637 per year.

University of St Francis Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,660 students enrolled at University of St Francis, including 1,292 undergraduate and 1,879 graduate students. University of St Francis is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,292 undergraduate students at University of St Francis, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of St Francis undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	36
Black or African American	126
Hispanic	425
White	605
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	41
Non-Resident	38

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of St Francis are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	190
Indiana	7
Florida	4
Wisconsin	3
Arizona	1

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of St Francis Graduate Student Diversity

1,879 of University of St Francis’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of St Francis, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of St Francis graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	82
Black or African American	170
Hispanic	304
White	1,270
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at University of St Francis

University of St Francis offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

723 undergraduate students at University of St Francis took at least one online class — of those, 140 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 167 students took at least one online class and 1,360 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of St Francis

University of St Francis offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of St Francis has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.