University Of St Francis

University of Saint Francis, USF,is located in Joliet, Illinois. This university was established in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate. The campus degree programs at the university began in 1972. The university has 5 academic colleges under it:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Nursing and Allied Health
• College of Professional Studies

University of Saint Francis students have access to various clubs and organizations for well rounded development including the Mock Trial Club, the USF Design Group, the Recreation Club, the Social Work Club and the College Republicans. The students also run a USF TV Club and a radio station at the WCSF 88.7 FM Radio Club.

University Of St Francis Highlights

Where University Of St Francis stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and medical adminstration.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of St Francis was 3,503 in 2007-2008 (2,504 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of St Francis participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

University Of St Francis provides on-campus housing for 394 of its 2,504 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of St Francis Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference), and track (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference).

University Of St Francis offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 164 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 91 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of St Francis Admissions (2008-2009)