Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

71/100 · earnings-weighted

University of St Francis

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Joliet, Illinois 60435

🌐 https://www.stfrancis.edu/

University of St Francis — acceptance rate 64%, tuition $37,000

University of St Francis campus, Joliet, IL. Photo: Smallbones, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 65%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

13/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

66/100

Prestige

43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,185

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

64%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of St Francis, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$63,926

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$56,648

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$21,079

Median debt at graduation

66.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,141

Average SAT

Median ACT

39.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of St Francis

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Human Resources Management and Services	—	$90,495	+33%	#10 of 187	#12	—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$75,811	$87,383	-2%	#440 of 966	#562	$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$83,104	$79,421	+35%	#27 of 275	#28	$20,827
Accounting and Related Services	—	$76,680	+1%	#319 of 796	#389	$20,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	$45,735	$68,599	-20%	#108 of 126	#111	$23,612
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$43,793	$61,741	+11%	#105 of 660	#145	—
Marketing	—	$61,119	-12%	#378 of 516	#418	$27,000
Biology	—	$58,363	+2%	#403 of 841	#454	$27,000
Social Work	—	$56,259	+9%	#104 of 420	#139	$23,000
Finance and Financial Management Services	$53,525	—	—	—	—	—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$50,600	—	—	—	—	$26,134
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$43,864	$48,353	+2%	#323 of 680	#465	$23,497
Special Education and Teaching	$45,323	—	—	—	—	$22,500
Psychology	—	$42,474	-16%	#890 of 1027	#967	$21,538

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $280,813
Avg rent near campus: $1,511/mo
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🏆 Where University of St Francis Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

of 12 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$37,000	$37,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$52,780	$52,780

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

46%

Receive Pell Grants

94%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Curriculum and Instruction 160 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 129 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 80 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 41 grads/yr Physician Assistant 37 grads/yr Social Work 37 grads/yr Superintendency and Educational System Administration 34 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 32 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 31 grads/yr Psychology, General 21 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 19 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 19 grads/yr Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 16 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 15 grads/yr Family and Community Services 15 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13 grads/yr Management Science 12 grads/yr Human Resources Development 10 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of St Francis's top programs commonly pursue.

Instructional coordinators

$75k/yr 232,600 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Medical and health services managers

$118k/yr 616,200 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,185

Total Students

72%

Women

80%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic 22%

Black 9%

Asian 3%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 50%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%

25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of St Francis?

University of St Francis has an acceptance rate of 64%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of St Francis?

Tuition at University of St Francis is $37,000 for in-state students and $37,000 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at University of St Francis?

The graduation rate at University of St Francis is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of St Francis a good school?

University of St Francis has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of St Francis?

University of St Francis has a total enrollment of 3,185 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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