500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-740-5037
http://www.stfrancis.edu information@stfrancis.edu
About University of St. Francis
  • Year of Foundation 1920
  • Size of Campus 22 Acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation Roman Catholic
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master, Post Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 1,768
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 68% 32% 5%OUS
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State 18,508
  • Room and Board
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Less selective
  • Application Fee $30
  • Enrollment No. 1.247
Reference: University of St. Francis
The University of St. Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan university, serving more than 3,300 students at locations throughout the United States. USF's main campus is located at 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet, Illinois. It is located about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Chicago in a residential neighborhood and serves 1,300 students. Contents. The University of St. Francis was founded in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate for the education of its own members. In 1925.
Social Life And Activities
  • Percent students who are frat members 0%
  • Number of honor societies The John Duns Scotus Honors Program
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of sororities 0
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) FCA, Peer Ministers, Campus Ministry
  • Other on-campus organizations 1%
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 0%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Diversifying Student Life
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 0
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Spring Fling, Art Shows, Homecoming, Prom, Road Trips
  • Number of students in fraternities 0
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest airport Fort Wayne International (7), Indianapolis, IN (134)
  • Distance to nearest train Napanee, IN (59)
  • Distance to nearest bus Fort Wayne, IN (1)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
Student Housing
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 13%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined 1%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (61%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 45%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 25%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 38%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Number of students using college housing 19%
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 3%
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 4
Campus Services
  • Number Of Subscriptions 549
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number Of Microforms 632,654
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 0
  • Student Computer Availability Yes
  • Library Facilities 100%
  • Number Of Books in Library 50,186
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 0
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Museums Planetarium, Bass Mansion
  • Number of e-books 12
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 0
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Counseling Services career, personal, academic, religious
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 2,062
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 0
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Internet Access Yes
Student Employment and Career
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Parkview Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne Community Schools
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Career placment and training internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 3%
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,750
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 82%
  • Student Employment Federal
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 1 year 91%
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
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