University of St Francis
Joliet, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,519
Graduate Enrollment: 1,854
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 68.23%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 51.6%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 26.2%
Asian: 3.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 9.4%
Hispanic: 26.2%
Asian: 3.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,586
In-State tuition: $35,000Out-of-State tuition: $35,000
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,210 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $80,523 (2017)
Median Family Income: $57,522 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,079 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,408 |
| $30k-48k | $10,641 |
| $48k-75k | $16,560 |
| $75k-110k | $18,057 |
| $110k+ | $21,647 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,079 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,991 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $57,402 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $61,367 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 176 | $139 | $60,345 ($5,029) | $62,830 ($5,236) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 36 | $306 | $67,462 ($5,622) | $71,778 ($5,982) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 52 | $723 | $106,198 ($8,850) | $128,523 ($10,710) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | $23,500 | $239 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $23,878 | $249 | $41,733 ($3,478) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,291 ($2,441) | $56,478 ($4,707) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 14 | $32,159 ($2,680) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $25,681 | $228 | $27,792 ($2,316) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | $43,109 ($3,592) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $25,000 | $244 | $41,568 ($3,464) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 35 | $402 | $44,541 ($3,712) | $56,709 ($4,726) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 59 | $28,135 | $221 | $74,552 ($6,213) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 75 | $321 | $90,786 ($7,566) | $91,426 ($7,619) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 19 | $27,000 | $277 | $70,055 ($5,838) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 39 | $1,519 | $114,614 ($9,551) | $127,496 ($10,625) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 102 | $30,700 | $286 | $69,412 ($5,784) | $75,032 ($6,253) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 85 | $557 | $106,910 ($8,909) | $117,979 ($9,832) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 63 | $322 | $68,336 ($5,695) | $72,088 ($6,007) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $20,500 | $217 | $52,226 ($4,352) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | $59,126 ($4,927) | $59,823 ($4,985) | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 14 | $79,160 ($6,597) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 16 | $24,250 | $250 | $49,077 ($4,090) | $63,636 ($5,303) |
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $49,582 ($4,132) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $73,152Full time faculty: 86%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,607,586 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $28,041,418 (2022)