University of St Francis
University of St Francis is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in Joliet.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,166 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 229 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 183 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of St Francis's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $31,150, and fees were $320. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,150 and $320 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students4,166 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 2 | 6 |
Doctor's degree - other | 0 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1938 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1994 - 12/31/2006 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
52%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1030 to 1240 |
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $825/credit | |
In State Students | $825/credit | |
Out of State Students | $825/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $748/credit | |
In State Students | $748/credit | |
Out of State Students | $748/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $37,125 | $37,125 | $37,125 |
ADN | 70 | $57,750 | $57,750 | $57,750 |
BSN | 125 | $103,125 | $103,125 | $103,125 |
FNP | 50 | $37,400 | $37,400 | $37,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of University of St Francis's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 32% | $4,181 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $931 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $4,387 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $17,900 |
Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,558 |
Private Loans | 5% | $8,966 |
$18,766
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,461 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,700 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,924 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,051 |
Over $110,000$21,112 |
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Student Population
1,599
Undergrads
2,567
Graduates
3,115
Women
1,051
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.