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University Of St Francis is located in Joliet, Illinois (a medium-sized city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. University Of St Francis is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
University Of St Francis is known for its programs in education and teaching, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission.
University Of St Francis had 3,958 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at University Of St Francis are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of St Francis offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Other. University Of St Francis offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of St Francis
500 N Wilcox St
Joliet, IL 60435-6188
General Phone: (815) 740-3360
Admissions Phone: (800) 735-7500
Financial Aid Phone: (866) 890-8331
http://www.stfrancis.edu
University Of St Francis awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 420 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 344 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, social studies teaching, science teaching, English teaching, instructional media design, special ed, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 287 | health care administration |
| Business And Management | 149 | business management, human resources, accounting, finance, management science, marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 29 | physician assistant, radiographyer, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Media | 15 | mass communication |
| Art Studies | 13 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | parks and recreation management |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | system administration, computer science, webmastering, information technology, computer networking |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of St Francis in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 741 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 668 | 14 |
In 2005, University Of St Francis had a total enrollment of 3,958 students (2,365 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 27% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
University Of St Francis offers campus housing for 331 of its 2,365 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Joliet, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 759 | 429 | 57% | 191 | 45% |
| Men | 326 | 154 | 47% | 74 | 48% |
| Women | 433 | 275 | 64% | 117 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 735-7500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,530 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,530 |
| Room and board | $ 6,640 |
| Room charge | $ 3,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
University Of St Francis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 166400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (866) 890-8331
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $72,934 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $63,544 | 6 | $64,374 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $58,010 | 10 | $52,094 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,628 | 25 | $47,916 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $47,599 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $54,556 | 47 | $50,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 140 | 99 | 239 |
| Football | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 78 | 118 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of St Francis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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