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The University of St. Francis, also referred to as USF, was named after St. Francis of Assisi. Founded in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, the main campus of the university is located in Joliet, Illinois. USF offers its students degree and certificate programs in varied study areas through its 5 colleges, which are:
The male students of USF participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and football, while the female students participate in sports such as basketball, softball, cross country, golf and tennis. The students publish a newspaper called USF Encounter, broadcast a TV station called USF TV and also operate a WCSF radio station 88.7 FM on campus.
University Of St Francis is located in Joliet, IL (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 Post-Master's certificate.
University Of St Francis is known for its programs in medical administration and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission.
University Of St Francis has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,503 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at University Of St Francis are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
University Of St Francis offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association. 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
http://www.stfrancis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 436 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 323 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, instructional media design, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching, special ed, science teaching, ... |
| Medical Administration | 252 | health care administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 111 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist |
| Business and Management | 109 | business management, human resources, management science, accounting, marketing, finance, organizational behavior |
| Family and Social Work | 38 | social work |
| Medical Support and Technology | 34 | physician assistant, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, radiographer, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | parks and recreation management |
| Media | 17 | mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Science | 16 | biology |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information technology, computer science, webmastering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | theology |
| Music | 0 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of St Francis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 789 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 606 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of St Francis had a total enrollment of 3,503 students (2,504 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 91% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
University Of St Francis offers campus housing for 394 of its 2,504 (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 | 911 | 546 | 60% | 203 | 37% |
| Men | 366 | 203 | 55% | 77 | 38% |
| Women | 545 | 343 | 63% | 126 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,860 |
| Room and board | $ 7,439 |
| 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)
University Of St Francis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $77,695 | 4 | $74,935 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $74,372 | 7 | $72,662 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $63,920 | 9 | $62,854 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $53,480 | 31 | $54,671 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $62,505 | 50 | $58,232 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 91 | 255 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Track | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 69 | 112 |
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
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
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
Music Teacher Education
Reading 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 and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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